1. (n.) A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and stronger sound than clink.

2. (v. t.) To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their chains.

3. (v. i.) To sound with a clank.

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