clinker

as inoff-key
as inchain
as incinder
as inclamor
as invociferation
as indiscord
as indissension
as indissent
as inembers

Synonyms for clinker

adj not sounding right

Antonyms for clinker

chains

noun. connected metal links; jewelry made of such links

Word Origin & History

"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."

Example Sentences for clinker

The very day after I wrote my last, Clinker was set at liberty.

Clinker perceived the progress he had made, and repined in secret.

"Well, we are here," said Artie, after Clinker's wound had been examined and dressed.

Soon they came in sight of General, Clinker, and one other of the slaves.

Clinker can rouse out every Unionist within two miles of here.

The first man we encountered was Clinker, the master-at-arms.

"I thought it looked too easy," I sighed, waiting for the clinker.

The 'King's Fisher,' (p. 153) as the sketch shows, was clinker built.

He examined this "clinker" after it cooled, and it interested him.

There was the clinker kiln, where a whole burning of bricks was spoiled.

clinker

Synonyms for clinker

Antonyms for clinker

More words related to clinker

chain

chains

cinder

cinders

clamor

discord