Clankless

/ˈklæŋkləs/ adjective

Definition

Making no clanking sound; silent or free from metallic noises.

Etymology

From 'clank' + '-less' (suffix meaning 'without' or 'lacking'), following the productive English pattern of negation. Similar to 'soundless' or 'noiseless.'

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