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clunking

/ˈklʌŋkɪŋ/

clunkingnoun

Translations

глухой стук

I heard a clunking noise coming from the engine.

Я услышал глухой стук, исходящий от двигателя.

Definitions

A heavy, dull sound made by an object hitting something else.

The clunking of the old car's engine was a clear sign that it needed repairs.

Synonyms

clunkinggerund / present participle

/ˈklʌŋkɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is producing a dull heavy sound.

Definitions

Producing a dull, heavy sound like a clunk.

He drove away in a clunking truck that left smoke in its wake.

Synonyms

clunkverb

clunking

Gerund

clunked

Past Simple

clunked

Past Participle

clunking

Gerund

/klʌŋk/

Translations

грохотать

The old car would clunk every time it hit a bump.

Старая машина грохотала каждый раз, когда наезжала на кочку.

Definitions

To make a dull, heavy sound, typically when something hits a hard surface.

The book clunked onto the table as she dropped it.

To strike or hit something or someone so as to produce a dull, heavy sound.

He accidentally clunked his head on the open cupboard door.

Synonyms

clunknoun

Definitions

A dull, heavy sound, typically made by two heavy objects hitting each other.

The clunk of the car door closing echoed in the quiet garage.

A stupid, foolish, or socially awkward person.

Don't be such a clunk—think before you speak.

clunkinterjection

Definitions

Used to represent or imitate the sound of a dull, heavy impact.

Clunk! The bowling ball landed on the wooden lane.