clang

🇺🇸 /klæŋ/ 🇬🇧 /klæŋ/
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verb
R

to produce a loud, ringing sound, typically by metal hitting together

The metal gates clanged as they were pushed open.

noun
R

a loud, ringing sound made by metal hitting together

The clang of the metal pipes echoed through the empty factory.

translation

v. to produce a loud, ringing sound, typically by metal hitting together
n. a loud, ringing sound made by metal hitting together

Word Forms

3rd Present clangs
Progressive clanging
Past clanged
Plural clangs
Perfect clanged