I. ˈklaŋk verb
Etymology: probably imitative
Date: 1656
intransitive verb
1. : to make a clank or series of clanks
the radiator hissed and clank ed
2. : to go with or as if with a clank
tanks clank ing through the streets
transitive verb
: to cause to clank
• clank·ing·ly ˈklaŋ-kiŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1656
: a sharp brief metallic ringing sound