clang

[ klang ]

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.

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to resound or ring loudly.

noun

1. a clanging sound.

clang

/ 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

noun

1. a resounding metallic noise
2. the harsh cry of certain birds

Word History and Origins

Origin of clang¹

First recorded in 1570–80, clang is from the Latin word clangere to resound, clang

Word History and Origins

Origin of clang¹

C16: from Latin clangere

Example Sentences

The truck, which serves Mexican food, was parked across from a two-story home under construction, where the clang of hammers and thwack of nail guns sent echoes through the canyon.

From Los Angeles Times

Keith’s drive had just enough behind it, though, clanging off the metal gate barricading the first row of outfield seats.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, the daily news conference disintegrated into chaos, when anti-Trump demonstrators and hecklers surrounded the speakers, then effectively silenced them with shouts, whistles and the clanging of a cowbell.

From Seattle Times

Loyd’s chance with 2 seconds left clanged wide and the teams regrouped before overtime.

From Seattle Times

She screams while being violently thrashed by an unseen great white shark and tries desperately to cling to a clanging buoy only to be pulled below the water one final time.

From New York Times