clang

American  

[klang] / klæŋ /

verb (used without object)

clangs, present (3rd person singular) clanged, past participle, past clanging present participle

1. 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.

   Synonyms:

   jangle, clank, din, clash

2. to move with such sounds.

   The old truck clanged down the street.

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verb (used with object)

clangs, present (3rd person singular) clanged, past participle, past clanging present participle

1. to cause to resound or ring loudly.

noun

clangs plural

1. a clanging sound.

clang British  

/ klæŋ /

verb

1. to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck

2. (intr) to move or operate making such a sound

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noun

1. a resounding metallic noise

2. the harsh cry of certain birds

Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• clangs
  plural

Participles

• clanging
  present
• clanged
  past

Conjugated Forms

Present

• clang
  simple
• clangs
  simple
• have clanged
  perfect
• has clanged
  perfect
• am clanging
  progressive
• are clanging
  progressive
• is clanging
  progressive
• have been clanging
  perfect progressive
• has been clanging
  perfect progressive

Past

• clanged
  simple
• had clanged
  perfect
• was clanging
  progressive
• were clanging
  progressive
• had been clanging
  perfect progressive

Future

• will clang
  simple
• will have clanged
  perfect
• will be clanging
  progressive
• will have been clanging
  perfect progressive

Etymology

Origin of clang

First recorded in 1570–80, clang is from the Latin word clangere to resound, clang

Example Sentences

In return, Anaheim acquired Zach Aston-Reese, Dominik Simon, prospect goalie Calle Clang and a second-round draft pick.

From Fox News • Mar. 21, 2022

‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ Clang, clang, clang goes the trolley in this glorious 1944 MGM musical starring the incomparable Judy Garland and directed by husband-to-be Vincente Minnelli.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2021

An old The Clash song, Jail Clang Doors, was sung by the subject of the first verse, Wayne Kramer.

From The Guardian • Jan. 10, 2016

Pufnstuf will be joined by Freddy the Flute and Cling and Clang - along with that duo’s cool Rescue Racer - on a “Mutt & Stuff” episode taping next month.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2015

Clang clang clang, a spoon chimes against a glass bowl.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai