Definitions for: Clang


[n] a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells"
[v] make a loud noise, as if striking metal



Webster (1913) Definition: Clang, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged; p. pr. & vb. n.
Clanging.] [L. clangere; akin to Gr. ? to clash, scream; or
perh. to E. clank.]
To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.

The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms.
--Prior.


Clang, v. i.
To give out a clang; to resound. ``Clanging hoofs.''
--Tennyson.


Clang, n.
1. A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic
substances when clanged or struck together.

The broadsword's deadly clang, As if a thousand
anvils rang. --Sir W.
Scott.

2. (Mus.) Quality of tone.

Synonyms: clangor, clangor, clangoring, clangour, clank, clash, crash

See Also: go, noise, sound

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