Synonyms for clank
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : klangk |
| Phonetic Transcription : klæŋk |
Définition of clank
Origin :- 1610s, perhaps echoic, perhaps a blend of clang (v.) and clink (v.), perhaps from a Low German source (cf. Middle Dutch clank, Dutch klank, Old High German klanc, Middle Low German klank, German Klang).
- noun metallic noise
- verb clang, clatter
- There was trouble in that place—moaning, splashing, gurgling, and the clank of machinery.
- Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling
- The clank of the iron chain in the gear told that the cage in the shaft was working.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- Behind them now came the clank and thud of a score of overtaking feet.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- Voices and the clank of chains were heard in the patio, and then in the next room.
- Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
- The shuffling movement and clank of chains was heard, but she did not turn her head.
- Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
- The bell was rung violently—every clank sent a pang through her bosom.
- Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
- "But not here," he added, hearing the clank of the verger's keys.
- Extract from : « The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Part 1 (of 10) » by Edith Wharton
- The groan of breaking hearts is there—The falling lash—the fetter's clank!
- Extract from : « The Liberty Minstrel » by George W. Clark
- At a hundred yards I gave the signal, and heard the clank and swish of the discharge.
- Extract from : « Danger! and Other Stories » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- Within it I heard the hiss and clank as a mail cylinder flashed past.
- Extract from : « Wandl the Invader » by Raymond King Cummings
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