clunking

Speech parts

1. clunking - Noun

2. clunking - Adjective

3. clunking - Verb

Meaning

the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

plunk clinking splay thudding clopping clop clumping clodhopping heavy-footed plopping clip-clop clippety-clop

Hypernyms

sound

Examples

The next election will be a flyweight versus a heavyweight. However much the right hon. Gentleman (David Cameron) may dance around the ring beforehand, at some point, he will come within the reach of a big clunking fist. Gordon Brown

A green economy begins to replace some of the clunking and chugging of ugly machines with the wise effort of beautiful, skilled people. That means more jobs. Van Jones

A gasp came from behind her, followed by the sound of something clunking to the ground. Source: Internet

Jerri finished the second drink in two large gulps, the ice cubes clunking uncomfortably on her front teeth. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

clunker clunkily clunkiness clunkingly clunky Cluny