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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024clang /klæŋ/USA pronunciation v. - to give out a loud, ringing sound, such as that of a large bell: [no object]The fire bells clanged in the distance.[~ + object]They clanged the bells on the firetruck.
- to move with such sounds:[no object]The trolley clanged down the street.
n. [countable] - a clanging sound:A loud clang and the prizefight began.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024clang (klang),USA pronunciation v.i. - 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.
- to move with such sounds:The old truck clanged down the street.
v.t. - to cause to resound or ring loudly.
n. - a clanging sound.
- Latin clangere to resound, clang
- 1570–80
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clash, din, clank, jangle.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: clang /klæŋ/ vb - to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck
- (intransitive) to move or operate making such a sound
n - a resounding metallic noise
- the harsh cry of certain birds
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin clangere |