clang

[ klang ]

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.

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to resound or ring loudly.

noun

1. a clanging sound.

clang

/ 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

noun

1. a resounding metallic noise
2. the harsh cry of certain birds

Word History and Origins

Origin of clang¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of clang¹

C16: from Latin clangere

Example Sentences

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.

From Outside Online

A thunderous boom concussed lungs and ears and was met instantaneously by a metallic clang!

From Outside Online

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.

From Washington Post

All day long the place rings with the clink of hammers and the clang of metal bars.

From The Daily Beast

The clang of the heavy door below, striking the wall as it was pushed open, had reached his ears.

From Project Gutenberg

Jim Bryant threw the gate shut with a clang and came striding across the yard.

From Project Gutenberg

The door arose and fell back onto the pavement with a clang, exposing a dark pit.

From Project Gutenberg

The clang of the heavy door had a comforting sound behind them.

From Project Gutenberg

Terrible was the clang of the strong sword Ecke-sax on the helmets of the Nibelungs.

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