clunk

Example Sentences

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She never even got to clunk and thud her way through any farmhouses or laboratories like a bewigged bull in a china shop.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

A loud clunk and the crowd roared as the ball sailed above the field and over the fence for a walk-off home run to seal the championship win.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2024

After four days of bunting, union flags, Paddington Bear and Jason Donovan, yes - that is the sound of the clunk and clatter of politics returning.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2022

I’ve found the gear shifting to be smooth far more often than not, albeit with the very occasional clunk.

From The Verge • Dec. 8, 2020

There was a muffled clunk as the key was pushed out, as it dropped from the lock onto the newspaper.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman