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.

to make such a sound.

to move with such sounds

The old jalopy clanked up the hill.

to cause to make a sharp sound, as metal in collision

He clanked the shovel against the pail.

to place, put, set, etc., with a clank

to clank the cell door shut.

noun

bang , bong , clash , clink , jangle , ring

verb

bong , clash , clink , jangle , make noise , resound , reverberate , ring , toll , bang , clang , clatter , sound