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clunking

Clunking (adj) means making a series of dull, heavy thuds; clumsy or ungainly. Example: “The old radiator made a clunking noise all winter.”

adj
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Making a series of dull, heavy thuds; clumsy or ungainly.
"The old radiator made a clunking noise all winter."

How to use clunking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something making repeated dull thudding sounds, or something clumsy and heavy-handed.

Common pairings
clunking sound clunking machinery

Word forms

more clunking comparative, clunkings plural, most clunking superlative

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What does “clunking” mean?

The word “clunking” means making a series of dull, heavy thuds; clumsy or ungainly. In plain terms, describes something making repeated dull thudding sounds, or something clumsy and heavy-handed.

How do you use “clunking” in a sentence?

Here is “clunking” used in a sentence: “The old radiator made a clunking noise all winter.”

What part of speech is “clunking”?

“Clunking” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of clunking?

"clunking" (adj) means making a series of dull, heavy thuds; clumsy or ungainly.

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