adj
clunking
adj
1
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 notesIn 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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