Meaning & use
klunk
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A dull, heavy thumping sound, such as that made by a solid object falling or striking something.
See it in a sentence
The toolbox hit the floor with a klunk.
The old engine let out a klunk every time it started.
A note on using this word
'Klunk' is an informal variant spelling of 'clunk'; both words imitate the sound they describe.
Words with a similar meaning
clunkthud
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make a dull, heavy thumping sound.
The lid klunked shut behind her.
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