Clunking

adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A sound that clunks.
2
the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface wordnet

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of clunk form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1
clunky; awkward

Synonyms

bang bulky bump clank clip-clop clippety-clop

Antonyms

coast efficient glide graceful

Example

"He heard a weird clunking noise in the engine."

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