clangverb [ I or T ]
uk/klæŋ/us/klæŋ/to make a loud deep ringing sound like that of metal being hit, or to cause something to make this sound:
He woke up to hear the sound of bells clanging in the distance.
[ + obj + adj ] She clanged the metal gate shut behind her.
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Sounds made by objects, movement or impact
- chime
- chug
- clash
- crackling
- ding
- ding-a-ling
- ding-dong
- fizz
- hoot
- knock
- pip
- rasp
- ringer
- rumbling
- sing
- slam
- ting
- twang
- whine
- whistle
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clang
noun [ C usually singular ] ukus
The bell made a resounding clang.