GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Clank , n. [Akin to clink, and of imitative origin; cf. G. klang sound, D. klank. Cf. Clang.] A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and stronger sound than clink.
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   But not in chains to pine,
   His spirit withered with tyeur clank.
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   Clank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanking.] To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their chains.
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   Clank, v. i. To sound with a clank.
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