First Known Use: 1576
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1clang
verb \ˈklaŋ\
: to make or cause (something) to make the loud, ringing sound of metal hitting against something
Full Definition of CLANG
intransitive verb
1
a : to make a loud metallic ringing sound <anvils clanged> b : to go with a clang
2
: to utter the characteristic harsh cry of a bird
transitive verb
: to cause to clang <clang a bell>
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Origin of CLANG
Latin clangere; akin to Greek klazein to scream, bark, Old English hliehhan to laugh
2clang
noun
Definition of CLANG
1
: a loud ringing metallic sound <the clang of a fire alarm>
2
: a harsh cry of a bird (as a crane or goose)
First Known Use of CLANG
1557
CLANGING Defined for Kids
1clang
verb \ˈklaŋ\
clangedclang·ing
Definition of CLANG for Kids
: to make or cause to make the loud ringing sound of metal hitting something <The pots clanged together.>
2clang
noun
Definition of CLANG for Kids
: a loud ringing sound like that made by pieces of metal striking together
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