clang
A loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each otherA loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other; usually, one considered more jarring than melodious.
» The door clanged heavily behind us.
Meaning
4 sensesA loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other; usually, one considered more jarring than melodious.
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Quality of tone.
The cry of some birds, including the crane and the goose.
A word or phrase linked only by sound and not by meaning, characteristic of some mental disorders.
- a loud resonant repeating noise
Examples
4 sentencesThe door clanged heavily behind us.
Antonio heard the clang of swords.
The kid is clanging away with his toy.
Rodrigo heard a clanging noise.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
1570, of imitative origin.1570, of imitative origin.
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