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clunk

A heavy, dull, metallic sound, typically caused by two hard objects colliding. / To hit something with a heavy, dull, metallic sound. / To make a heavy, dull, metallic sound.
NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: clunkspast: clunkedpp: clunkeding: clunking

This word is an onomatopoeia, meaning the sound of the word mimics the actual noise it describes. It conveys a sense of weight, clumsiness, and lack of precision, often suggesting that the objects involved are heavy, metallic, or poorly fitted. It differs from a "click" or a "snap" by its low frequency and lack of sharpness.

In mechanical contexts, the term often carries a negative connotation, implying a malfunction, a loose part, or an aging machine. When used as a verb, it emphasizes the suddenness and the jarring nature of the impact rather than a smooth transition.

Meanings

Noun

A heavy, dull, metallic sound, typically caused by two hard objects colliding.

The car made a loud clunk when it hit the pothole.

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To hit something with a heavy, dull, metallic sound.

Examples

The heavy iron gate closed with a loud clunk.

The heavy iron gate closed with a loud clunk.

Did you hear that clunk coming from the engine?

Did you hear that clunk coming from the engine?

Travel

The metal briefcase clunked onto the marble floor.

Detective

I think something just clunked in the trunk of the car.

Travel

The old machine clunks every time it starts up.

The old machine clunks every time it starts up.

He clunked the heavy wrench against the pipe to get attention.

He clunked the heavy wrench against the pipe to get attention.

Wait, what was that clunk?

Wait, what was that clunk?

Detective

The armor clunked as the knight stumbled forward.

The armor clunked as the knight stumbled forward.

Fantasy

Something heavy clunks in the distance, echoing through the hall.

Supernatural

Phrasal Verbs

clunk along

to move forward while making heavy, rhythmic, metallic noises

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