clang
Use Clang in a sentence
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.
2.
to move with such sounds: The old truck clanged down the street.
verb (used with object)
3.
to cause to resound or ring loudly.
noun
4.
a clanging sound.
Origin:
1570–80; < Latin clangere to resound, clang
1570–80; < Latin clangere to resound, clang
Synonyms
1. clash, din, clank, jangle.
1. clash, din, clank, jangle.
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clang (klæŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 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 |
| —n | |
| 3. | a resounding metallic noise |
| 4. | the harsh cry of certain birds |
| [C16: from Latin clangere] | |
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Word Origin & History
clang
1576, echoic (originally of trumpets and birds), akin to L. clangere "resound, ring," and Gk. klange "sharp sound," from PIE *klang-, nasalized form of root *kleg- "to cry, sound."
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