Clunking Meaning in English
word · lemma: clunk
Definition
Making a loud, heavy, and often dull noise, usually from something hitting or moving with force. "Clunking" is often used to describe the sound from machines, engines, or when something hard bumps into another object.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and descriptive. Common with cars or machinery ("clunking noise"). Typically used for repeated or mechanical sounds, not for soft or sharp noises. Mostly an adjective or used as 'clunking sound'.
Example Sentences
The car made a clunking noise when I started it.
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There is a clunking sound coming from the washing machine.
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My bike started clunking after it fell over.
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I heard a weird clunking under the hood, so I took my car to the mechanic.
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Is your laptop making that clunking noise again?
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Every time I hit a bump, there’s this loud clunking from the back seat area.
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