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clunking

/klʌŋ.kɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does clunking mean?

verb

Making a dull, heavy sound, typically when something falls or is dropped. To make a dull, heavy sound.

Example

"The old car made a clunking noise as it drove over the potholed road."

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