clanking

clank

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klangk]
- /klæŋk/
- /klæŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klangk]
- /klæŋk/

Definitions of clanking word

noun clanking a sharp, hard, nonresonant sound, like that produced by two pieces of metal striking, one against the other: the clank of chains; the clank of an iron gate slamming shut. 1
verb without object clanking to make such a sound. 1
verb without object clanking to move with such sounds: The old jalopy clanked up the hill. 1
verb with object clanking to cause to make a sharp sound, as metal in collision: He clanked the shovel against the pail. 1
verb with object clanking to place, put, set, etc., with a clank: to clank the cell door shut. 1
noun clanking Present participle of clank. 1

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Origin of clanking

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15, clank is from the Dutch word klank sound

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Parts of speech for Clanking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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clanking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for clanking

noun clanking

jingle — to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly: The keys on his belt jingled as he walked.

Just one Synonym for clanking