Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clonk
verb
/klɒŋk/
Definition
To make a loud, hollow sound, often associated with a heavy impact.
Examples
- When the hammer hit the nail, it made a loud clonk.
- The door clonked shut as the wind blew it closed.
- He didn’t realize he had clonked his head on the low beam.
Meaning
Clonk refers to the noise produced by a blunt object hitting something solid. It can also mean to hit something with force, resulting in this distinct sound.
Synonyms
- bang
- thud
- clash
- hit
