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clanked

 

[ klæŋkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Clanked is the past tense of the verb 'clank', which means to make a loud, sharp, metallic sound. It often describes the noise made by metal objects colliding or striking each other.

Synonyms

banged, clattered, rattled

Examples of usage

  • The metal gate clanked shut behind him.
  • As they walked, the chains clanked with every step.
  • The workers clanked their tools together in frustration.
  • The old machinery clanked loudly throughout the factory.

Translations

Translations of the word "clanked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clangido

🇮🇳 धातु की टकराहट

🇩🇪 klirren

🇮🇩 berbunyi

🇺🇦 звучав

🇵🇱 brzdęknięcie

🇯🇵 カランコロン

🇫🇷 claquement

🇪🇸 clank

🇹🇷 çınlama

🇰🇷 딸깍거리는 소리

🇸🇦 صوت معدني

🇨🇿 zvonění

🇸🇰 zvonenie

🇨🇳 叮当声

🇸🇮 zvok trka

🇮🇸 klank

🇰🇿 соққан дыбыс

🇬🇪 ხმაური

🇦🇿 səs

🇲🇽 sonido metálico

Word origin

The word 'clank' first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century. It is thought to be imitative in nature, capturing the sound of metal striking metal. The term likely evolved from the Old English word 'clæncan', which has similar connotations related to noise and movement. Over time, the meanings and usages of the word expanded, but the core idea of a sharp, metallic sound remained intact. In contemporary use, 'clanked' is often employed to describe sounds in various contexts, from everyday interactions with metal objects to more dramatic representations in literature and film.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,238 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.