clinking

Imagine the ghostly rustling of silk taffeta, the clinking of giant paillettes, brought back to life by scientists and engineers.

An awkward silence was filled with the sounds of forks and knives clinking on plates, so Monty tried to break the ice.

While Mrs. Brisbane was clattering pots and clinking pans and making things smell good, he sat in his wheelchair in the living room and frowned.

“Cheers,” she said, clinking against their plastic cups breezily.

Residents across the county reported feeling a shake that lasted for about 10 seconds, with plates clinking in cupboards and plants swaying slightly.