Meaning of the word clank in English

What does clank mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clank

US /klæŋk/
UK /klæŋk/

Noun

a loud, sharp, ringing sound, typically made by metal objects striking each other

Example:
The prisoner heard the clank of the cell door closing.
The knight's armor made a loud clank as he walked.

Verb

to make a loud, sharp, ringing sound, typically by metal objects striking each other

Example:
The chains clanked as the gate opened.
He dropped the tools, and they clanked on the concrete floor.
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