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

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley in the 1944 Judy Garland musical “Meet Me in St. Louis” directed by her future husband Vincente Minnelli.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2017

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