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

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

At the other end, Jaquez missed a runner, clunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

“Oh yeah?” said Moody quietly, limping forward a few steps, the dull clunk of his wooden leg echoing around the hall.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling