Definition

A loud and sharp sound made by metal objects hitting each other.

Example

The clang of the metal gate echoed through the yard.

Conversation

Did you hear that loud clang from the workshop earlier?

Yeah, it sounded like something heavy fell over there.

I wonder if they're okay; that clang didn’t sound good at all.

I hope so too; I'll check in on them after lunch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To produce a loud, ringing sound, often by striking metal objects together.

Example

The blacksmith clangs the metal on the anvil to shape it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that loud clang from the garage earlier?

Yeah, it sounded like something heavy fell over.

I think I accidentally dropped a tool while organizing.

Root Explanation

Clang originates from Middle English 'clangen', which is imitative of the sound itself, meaning to make a loud, resonant sound. The word describes the sharp, ringing noise made by metal striking metal or similar objects.

Memory Tip

Imagine the loud, sharp sound of metal hitting metal — that's what 'clang' means, capturing the essence of the noise itself.

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