\Clank\, n. [Akin to clink, and of imitative origin; cf.
G. klang sound, D. klank. Cf. {Clang}.]
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}.]
To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their
chains.

\Clank\, v. i.
To sound with a clank.