CLONK

Etymology

Noun

clonk (plural clonks)

The abrupt sound of two hard objects coming into contact.

(fishing) A stick-like tool used to strike the surface of the water and produce a sound that causes nearby fish to attack the bait.

Verb

clonk (third-person singular simple present clonks, present participle clonking, simple past and past participle clonked)

To make such a sound.

Source: Wiktionary



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22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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