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to clang

to clang

11 3.5
To make a loud, ringing sound like metal hitting metal
  • verb
  • /klæŋ/
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  • As the blacksmith hammers the iron, it clangs against the anvil.

And all of a sudden I hear like something clang really fast and then boom I like the room is spinning.

Examples

  • The bottle bounces hard off his back and clangs to the floor, bouncing but not breaking.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Jack takes Weasel's cudgel and clangs the bell, calling the newsies to work.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • let me hear them clang.

    Some Kind of Hero (1982)

  • The open door of the entrance clangs against the fence in the wind.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Bion slams the safety bars down so hard they clang and bounce back up.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Jacob and Mark woke to the sound of a fire truck clanging wildly past the Thieste building.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • A voluble chef's assistant made a point by clanging the counter with his ladle.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Two streetcars hitched together came grinding up Talbot Avenue, clanging, shaking, and trailing sparks.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The metal gate clangs loudly as it swings shut.

  • The prison doors clang open, echoing through the silent hallway.

Synonyms

to ring
vsto clang
430 1.0

To make a clear sound like a bell that can be heard far away

is specific to metallic resonance rather than general ringing sounds
to clatter
vsto clang
29 3.9

To make a loud rattling sound by hitting hard things together

focuses on metallic resonance from a single strong impact rather than repeated rattling
to jangle
vsto clang
13 5.1

To make a harsh ringing sound like keys or coins

is more resonant and smooth rather than harsh or discordant
to clank
vsto clang
8 3.5

To make a loud sound when metal hits something

has more sustained resonance rather than a brief sharp sound
to clangor
vsto clang
9.2

To make a loud, ringing metal sound

is the same meaning rather than a different sound quality
tonk
vsto clang
9.9

A loud metallic sound like a clunk or thud

is more resonant and ringing instead of a hollow thud

Antonyms

to muffle
64 5.8

To make a sound or feeling quieter so it is less noticeable

How Loud

to clang
11 3.5
to clank
8 3.5
to clink
16 5.1
chime
23 1.7
tinkle
12 4.4

Surface Forms

clang infinitive
clanged past
clanged past participle
clanging present participle
clangs third person singular

Etymology

Clang is an old sound word that copies the noise of metal hitting, like clash or clatter. So to clang is to 'make a loud, ringing metal sound'.