clang
to give out a loud, resonant sound, as that produced by a large bell or two heavy pieces of metal striking together: The bells clanged from the steeples.
to move with such sounds: The old truck clanged down the street.
to cause to resound or ring loudly.
a clanging sound.
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How to use clang in a sentence
A clang rings out against the tinny twang of the country classic “Something to Brag About,” which spills out of the whitewashed mechanic’s shop currently serving as Jiang’s classroom.
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The rare clang of a miscue echoes through silent, 10,000-seat Menora Arena, the seat of Israeli professional basketball and the place where the 6-foot-9 small forward has already played three professional seasons.
Deni Avdija is ‘the greatest talent in Israeli basketball history.’ But is he ready for the NBA? | Steve Hendrix | November 30, 2020 | Washington PostAll day long the place rings with the clink of hammers and the clang of metal bars.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show | Robert W. Chambers | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe clang of the heavy door below, striking the wall as it was pushed open, had reached his ears.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael Sabatini
Jim Bryant threw the gate shut with a clang and came striding across the yard.
Country Neighbors | Alice BrownThe door arose and fell back onto the pavement with a clang, exposing a dark pit.
Star Born | Andre NortonThe clang of the heavy door had a comforting sound behind them.
A World is Born | Leigh Douglass BrackettTerrible was the clang of the strong sword Ecke-sax on the helmets of the Nibelungs.
Theodoric the Goth | Thomas Hodgkin
British Dictionary definitions for clang
/ (klæŋ) /
to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck
(intr) to move or operate making such a sound
a resounding metallic noise
the harsh cry of certain birds
Origin of clang
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