clunk

/kləŋk/
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Other forms: clunking; clunked; clunks

Definitions of clunk
  1. noun
    a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
    synonyms: clump, thud, thump, thumping
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    type of:
    sound
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  2. verb
    make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
    synonyms: clop, clump, plunk
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    type of:
    go, sound
    make a certain noise or sound
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