CLANKS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CLANKS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLANKS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Clank

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (but rare before the mid 17th century): imitative

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: klaŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a loud, sharp sound or series of sounds, as made by pieces of metal being struck together

Short Definition:

loud, sharp sound or series of sounds

Examples:
  • the groan and clank of a winch

Word: Clank

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: klaŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make or cause to make a clank

Short Definition:

make or cause to make clank

Examples:
  • I could hear the chain clanking
  • he clanked his heavy ring of keys

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