clank UK /klænk/US /klæŋk/verb 2noun 2forms 4 verb2 •To make a clanking soundThe chains clanked. •To cause to sound with a clank.The prisoners clank their chains. noun2 •A loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal. •(disapproving, humorous) Synonym of clanker (“a robot or artificial intelligence”).[S]he […] finds herself surrounded by three rather repulsive young males. Even in her fear, her curves are noteworthy. “What do you want?” she cries. “Are you a clank, baby?” — 2009 formsclanked · clankt · clanking · clanks