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Clonk vs Clank - What's the difference?

clonk | clank |

As nouns the difference between clonk and clank

is that clonk is the abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact while clank is a loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal.

As verbs the difference between clonk and clank

is that clonk is to make such a sound while clank is to make a clanking sound.

clonk

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.
  • * 2002 , Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man
    • The minute hand moved with a clonk , and shuddered to a halt on the 9.
  • A stick-like tool used to strike the surface of the water and produce a sound that causes nearby fish to attack the bait.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make such a sound.

    • 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.