noun
Meaning 1
The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
clonk
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /klɒŋk/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ɒŋk
noun
Meaning 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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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verb
Meaning 3
To make such a sound.
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verb
Meaning 4
To wallop, clobber.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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History
Etymology
Imitative. Compare clink, clank, clunk.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: kolahdus — sound
- Finnish: kolauttaa — to make sound
- Finnish: kolahtaa — to make sound
- Finnish: kalauttaa — to make sound
- Finnish: kalahtaa — to make sound
- Ingrian: kloksuttaa — to make sound