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Clanking Meaning in English

word · lemma: clank

ˈkɫæŋkɪŋ
KLANG-king
klˈæŋkɪŋ
klang-KING

释义

A loud, sharp, repeated sound made by heavy metal objects hitting each other.

用法与细微差别

'Clanking' is usually used for heavy, metallic sounds, not for softer or high-pitched noises. Common with chains, machinery, or armor. Do not confuse with 'clinking' (lighter, delicate metal sounds). Usually describes a repeated or continuous metallic noise.

例句

We heard the clanking of chains in the basement.

basic

The old factory was full of loud clanking sounds.

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The knight’s armor made a clanking noise as he walked.

basic

All night, I kept waking up to the clanking of pipes in the wall.

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There was a constant clanking under the car after we drove over that bump.

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"What’s that clanking?" she whispered, looking nervously at the door.

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