Clonk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /klɒŋk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clonk is a noun meaning The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.
Meaning
The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.
More Meanings
- (fishing) A stick-like tool used to strike the surface of the water and produce a sound that causes nearby fish to attack the bait.
- To make such a sound.
- (informal) To wallop, clobber.
Example Sentences
The minute hand moved with a clonk, and shuddered to a halt on the 9.
He passed under a low branch now. It hit the top of his helmet with a clonk.
One half-naked kid with a garrison cap clonked on the marimba; the little black rubber balls on his sticks struck fast.
Our milkman is a jovial character, but not one given to yodelling at the customers on his round. Only the resounding "clonk" of bottles advises us that a couple of pints have been left on the doorstep.
Word Forms
- clonks
- clonking
- clonked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clack, clunk, klunk, clash, clunking, clacking.
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