Clunking: meaning, definitions and examples

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clunking

 

[ หˆklสŒล‹.kษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound produced

Clunking refers to a heavy, dull sound produced when an object hits another object with significant force. This term is often used to describe the sound of machinery, vehicles, or any heavy items falling or colliding with each other. It implies a sense of weight and can indicate a problem, such as a malfunctioning component in a machine. Clunking sounds can also be associated with movement, like that of a heavy object being moved or dragged across a surface.

Synonyms

bang, clatter, thud

Examples of usage

  • The old car was clunking as it drove down the road.
  • I heard a clunking sound coming from the kitchen.
  • The machinery started clunking, signaling a need for repair.

Translations

Translations of the word "clunking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barulho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคตเคจเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerรคusch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ haล‚as

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใ‚ฟใ‚ฌใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bruit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ruido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผrรผltรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฌูŠุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hluk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hluk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกvaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒา“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ruido

Etymology

The term 'clunking' is derived from the word 'clunk', which originated in the early 20th century, likely mimicking the sound it describes. The etymology of 'clunk' is possibly related to the word 'clank', which comes from the 15th-century term describing a sharp, metallic noise. Both words evoke sounds of impact and are used in contexts related to machinery, heavy objects, and industrial sounds. The suffix '-ing' is added to verbs to indicate the continuous aspect of the action, suggesting that the sound is ongoing or recurring. Over time, 'clunking' has evolved to encompass a wider range of sounds and contexts, but it still maintains its roots in describing a heavy, impactful noise.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,013, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.