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

Handed the struggling Miami Dolphins on a blue-and-gold platter, the Rams fumbled the exchange, dropped the shining opportunity with a loud clang, made a total mess of the joint, and staggered away with a 23-15 loss that was as ugly as the score sounded.

From Los Angeles Times

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

With a clang, the door slams shut, enclosing John McFall in the darkness of a coffin-sized metal box.

From BBC

They both hit the ground with an ear-shattering clang, a sound that probably woke up every goblin within a hundred miles.

From Literature

But what if those bells are right outside your bedroom window day and night, and rather than tinkle gently, clang loudly around the necks of 20 or 30 cows?

From BBC