English Explanatory Dictionary

clonk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.
  2. 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
  1. To make such a sound.
  2. To wallop, clobber.

Pronunciation

/klɒŋk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clonk.wav

Word forms

clonk clonks clonking clonked

Etymology

Imitative. Compare clink, clank, clunk.

Translations

Finnish: kolahdus
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