Clanking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Clanking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of clank.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of clank.
More Meanings
- A noise that clanks.
Example Sentences
Smalling’s challenge was weak and, when Lucas buried his shot, the night air was filled with the clanking of thousands of red plastic seats being emptied.
My course happened to lead me to the river, and I saw a steamer lying there, and from the bustle on her decks and the clankings from her engine room, I concluded that she was making preparations for a start somewhere.
Word Forms
- clankings
Synonyms for clanking
Depending on context, synonyms include noisy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include noisy, clattering, clinking, clanging, clunking, clacking.
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