- present participle of clang.
clanging
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of clanging
clang- probably < German Klang sound, taken as clang + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Yet, Fire Island as a concept produces nothing more than a toy monkey clanging its cymbals in my brain.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Ollie Chessum, brought in for his heft, delivered in spades, scoring two tries, laying on a deft pass for Alex Coles' score and clanging about in close combat.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The closing number, “Match-Lit,” features a moody production with a clanging snare drum and bits of pedal-steel guitar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025
I heard clanging metal drums and the burble of a ram’s horn.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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