CLANKS
Noun
clanks
plural of clank
Verb
clanks
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clank
Source: Wiktionary
CLANK
Clank, n. Etym: [Akin to clink, and of imitative origin; cf. G. klang
sound, D. klank. Cf. Clang.]
Definition: A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic
or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less
resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and stronger sound than
clink.
But not in chains to pine, His spirit withered with tyeur clank.
Byron.
Clank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanked; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanking.]
Definition: To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their
chains.
Clank, v. i.
Definition: To sound with a clank.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition