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Clanker vs Clanked - What's the difference?

clanker | clanked |

As a noun clanker

is something that makes a clanking noise.

As a verb clanked is

(clank).

clanker

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something that makes a clanking noise.
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  • (slang) A fib.
    • Stop telling clankers !

    clanked

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (clank)

    • clank

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal.

    • Derived terms

    * clankless * clanky

    Usage notes

    * Clank'' usually expresses a duller or less resounding sound than ''clang'', and a deeper and stronger sound than ''clink .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make a clanking sound
    • The chains clanked .
  • To cause to sound with a clank.
    • The prisoners clank their chains.