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clunk

[klʌŋk]

clunk Definition

  • 1a dull, heavy sound made by hitting or striking something
  • 2a sudden failure or breakdown of a machine or system

Using clunk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clunk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car made a loud clunk as it hit the pothole.

  • Example

    I heard a clunk and then the engine stopped working.

  • Example

    The machine suddenly stopped with a clunk.

  • Example

    He dropped the hammer with a clunk on the floor.

clunk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clunk

Phrases with clunk

  • to sit down heavily and noisily

    Example

    He clunked down onto the sofa, exhausted after a long day.

  • to move slowly and heavily through something

    Example

    The old truck clunked through the muddy road, struggling to make progress.

  • to stop working suddenly and completely

    Example

    The computer clunked out in the middle of an important project.

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Summary: clunk in Brief

The term 'clunk' [klʌŋk] refers to a dull, heavy sound made by hitting or striking something, such as a car hitting a pothole or a hammer dropping on the floor. It can also refer to a sudden failure or breakdown of a machine or system, as in 'I heard a clunk and then the engine stopped working.' Phrases like 'clunk down' and 'clunk through' describe heavy movements, while 'clunk out' means to stop working suddenly.