Clunk example sentences

Related (8): thud, clatter, clunking, clang, bump, jolt, clonk, knock

clunk

noun

clunk (noun) · clunks (plural noun)

- a heavy, dull sound such as that made by thick pieces of metal striking together:

- a stupid or foolish person:

- move with or make heavy, dull sounds:

Synonyms

bang, crack, boom, clang, peal, clap, pop, snap, knock, tap, slam, thud, thump, clonk, clash, crash, smash, smack, stamp, stomp, clump, clomp, report, explosion, detonation, shot, wham, whump, idiot, halfwit, nincompoop, blockhead, buffoon, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clod, dope, ninny, chump, dimwit, nitwit, goon, dumbo, dummy, dumbbell, loon, jackass, bonehead, fathead, numbskull, dunderhead, chucklehead, knucklehead, muttonhead, thickhead, airhead, pinhead, lamebrain, peabrain, birdbrain, zombie, jerk, nerd, dipstick, donkey, noodle, nit, numpty, twit, clot, ass, goat, berk, prat, pillock, git, divvy, twerp, charlie, mug, balloon, gowk, schmuck, bozo, boob, lamer, turkey, schlepper, chowderhead, dumbhead, dumbass, goofball, goof, goofus, galoot, dork, lummox, klutz, putz, schlemiel, sap, meatball, gink, cluck, dingbat, wiener, weeny, dip, simp, spud, coot, palooka, poop, squarehead, dingleberry, dill, alec, galah, bogan, poon, tomfool, noddy, clodpole, loggerhead, spoony, mooncalf, jangling, clanging, rattling, clinking, jingling, clunking, clattering, clang, jangle, rattle, clangor, clink, jingle, clatter

"Clunk" Example Sentences

1. The old car made a loud clunk every time it shifted gears.
2. I dropped the book on the table and it made a loud clunking noise.
3. The child accidentally hit the toy against the wall and it made a clunking sound.
4. The mechanic listened to the engine and heard a clunk coming from the transmission.
5. The elevator made a sudden clunk and stopped between floors.
6. The chef dropped a pot on the kitchen floor, causing a loud clunk.
7. The machine malfunctioned and made a strange clunking noise.
8. The hammer hit the nail and made a satisfying clunk sound.
9. The horse kicked the fence with a loud clunk.
10. The heavy vase fell off the shelf, making a loud clunk as it hit the ground.
11. The old grandfather clock made a clunk noise as the chime struck the hour.
12. The car drove over a pothole and made a clunking sound.
13. The luggage fell off the conveyor belt with a clunk.
14. The broken fan blade caused a clunk every time it rotated.
15. The basketball hit the rim with a clunk and bounced off.
16. The garbage truck made a loud clunk as it dropped the dumpster.
17. The air conditioning unit made a clunking sound before finally turning on.
18. The wheelbarrow hit a rock and made a clunking noise.
19. The mechanic tightened the loose bolt, causing the clunking noise to stop.
20. The old record player made a satisfying clunk as the needle hit the vinyl.
21. The heavy metal door made a loud clunk as it closed behind me.
22. The weightlifter dropped the barbell on the ground, causing a loud clunk.
23. The dishwasher made a clunking sound when the dishes inside were unbalanced.
24. The heavy suitcase made a clunking sound as I dragged it up the stairs.
25. The car hit a speed bump and made a clunking noise.
26. The door handle made a clunk noise when I turned it.
27. The old refrigerator made a clunking noise before finally starting up.
28. The rusty gate made a loud clunk when it was pushed open.
29. The hammer drill made a clunking sound as it drilled through the concrete.
30. The washing machine made a clunking noise when the load inside was unevenly distributed.

Common Phases

1. She heard the clunk of the door closing behind her; it made her feel uneasy.
2. The mechanic checked the engine and heard a clunk; he knew immediately there was a problem.
3. As she reached for the glass, it slipped from her hand and there was a loud clunk on the floor.
4. The heavy box fell off the shelf with a loud clunk; luckily, no one was hurt.
5. He dropped his keys on the table with a clunk and headed for the door.
6. The old washing machine made a loud clunk as it went through its spin cycle.
7. The car hit a pothole and there was a sudden clunk from the suspension.
8. The old grandfather clock chimed twelve times with a deep clunk at each stroke.
9. She lifted the lid of the trunk and heard a clunk; it sounded like something was loose.
10. The book fell from the shelf with a clunk and startled the cat.