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clang

[ klang ]
/ klæŋ /
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verb (used without object)
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.
verb (used with object)
to cause to resound or ring loudly.
noun
a clanging sound.
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Origin of clang

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

Words nearby clang

clam up, clamworm, clan, Clancy, clandestine, clang, clang association, clanger, clanging, clangor, clangour
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Words related to clang

clash, jangle, noise

How to use clang in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for clang

clang
/ (klæŋ) /
verb
to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck
(intr) to move or operate making such a sound
noun
a resounding metallic noise
the harsh cry of certain birds

Word Origin for clang

C16: from Latin clangere
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