Antonyms for clinker


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : kling-ker
Phonetic Transcription : ˈklɪŋ kər


Definition of clinker

Origin :
  • "mass of slag," 1769, from klincard (1640s), a type of paving brick made in Holland, from Dutch klinkaerd, from klinken "to ring" (as it does when struck), of imitative origin. Also "a clinch-nail;" hence clinker-built (1769). The meaning "stupid mistake" is first recorded 1950 in American English; originally (1942) "a wrong note in music."
  • As in off-key : adj not sounding right
  • As in chain : noun connected metal links; jewelry made of such links
  • As in cinder : noun hot ash
  • As in clamor : noun loud cry; commotion
  • As in vociferation : noun extreme loudness
  • As in discord : noun noise
  • As in dissension : noun conflict of opinion
  • As in dissent : noun disagreement, disapproval
  • As in embers : noun hot ashes from fire
Example sentences :
  • Clinker perceived the progress he had made, and repined in secret.
  • Extract from : « The Expedition of Humphry Clinker » by Tobias Smollett
  • The very day after I wrote my last, Clinker was set at liberty.
  • Extract from : « The Expedition of Humphry Clinker » by Tobias Smollett
  • "Well, we are here," said Artie, after Clinker's wound had been examined and dressed.
  • Extract from : « An Undivided Union » by Oliver Optic
  • Clinker can rouse out every Unionist within two miles of here.
  • Extract from : « An Undivided Union » by Oliver Optic
  • Soon they came in sight of General, Clinker, and one other of the slaves.
  • Extract from : « An Undivided Union » by Oliver Optic
  • The first man we encountered was Clinker, the master-at-arms.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. I of 2) » by Michael Scott
  • "I thought it looked too easy," I sighed, waiting for the clinker.
  • Extract from : « Double or Nothing » by Jack Sharkey
  • The 'King's Fisher,' (p. 153) as the sketch shows, was clinker built.
  • Extract from : « Yachting Vol. 2 » by Various.
  • He examined this "clinker" after it cooled, and it interested him.
  • Extract from : « Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know » by Julia Ellen Rogers
  • There was the clinker kiln, where a whole burning of bricks was spoiled.
  • Extract from : « A Double Knot » by George Manville Fenn

Synonyms for clinker

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