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(klk), 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. But not in chains to pine, His spirit withered with tyeur clank. Byron. 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. Clank v. i.To sound with a clank. スポンサード リンク
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