clunch Meaning & Definition
What Does Clunch Mean?
Clunch is used as a noun meaning A traditional building material mostly made of chalk or clay. As a verb, it means To grasp firmly; clench.
Word Facts for Clunch
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | clunches |
| Verb forms | clunches, clunching, clunched |
Clunch Definition (Noun)
- A traditional building material mostly made of chalk or clay.
clunch pit
Clunch as a Verb
- To grasp firmly; clench.
Synonyms of Clunch
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Clunch synonyms and antonyms →Clunch in a Sentence
clunch pit
Word Forms & Grammar
clunch (countable and uncountable, plural clunches)
clunch (third-person singular simple present clunches, present participle clunching, simple past and past participle clunched)
Words That Rhyme With Clunch
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Origin of Clunch
Origin 1: Perhaps related to clump. Compare hump, hunch; lump, lunch, etc.
Origin 2: Alteration of clench.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clunch
Is clunch a noun or a verb?
Clunch is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of clunch?
The plural of clunch is clunches.
What is the past tense of clunch?
The past tense of clunch is clunched. The present participle is clunching.