clang

American  

[klang] / klæŋ /

verb (used without object)

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)

1. to cause to resound or ring loudly.

noun

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

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

In 1965, McKern was in the Richard Lester-directed film Help! along with the Beatles, playing a cult supervillain called Clang who is after the ring on Ringo’s finger.

From The Guardian • May 12, 2017

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