to make a short loud sound like that of metal objects hitting each other, or to cause something to make this sound(使)发出当啷声
My bike chain was clanking in an alarming way as I pedalled along.我蹬车时,自行车的链条一路哐啷作响,真让人担心。
Whenever their team scored a goal, they clanked their beer cans together.每当他们的球队进了一个球,他们就欢欣雀跃,把啤酒罐碰得咣当响。