clank

/klæŋk/
noun
  1. A loud, sharp sound like metal hitting metal.
    • A sudden clank from the engine made everyone stop and listen.
    • The clank of the prison door echoed down the hallway.
    • We heard the clank of tools being dropped on the concrete floor.
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verb
  1. To make a loud, sharp sound like metal hitting metal.
    • The metal gate clanked shut behind us.
    • The old radiator clanked loudly when the heat came on.
    • I heard the chains clank as the ship's anchor was raised.
  2. To cause something to make a loud, sharp metal sound.
    • She clanked the pots together while washing the dishes.
    • The cook clanked the lid back onto the pot.
    • He clanked his sword against his shield to get attention.
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