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Clank \Clank\ (kl[a^][ng]k), n. [Akin to clink, and of imitative
origin; cf. G. klang sound, D. klank. Cf. {Clang}.]
A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of
metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a
duller or less resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and
stronger sound than clink.
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But not in chains to pine,
His spirit withered with tyeur clank. --Byron.
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Clank \Clank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clanked}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Clanking}.]
To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their
chains.
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Clank \Clank\, v. i.
To sound with a clank.
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