Clang
[klæŋ]
Definition
(noun.) a loud resonant repeating noise; 'he could hear the clang of distant bells'.
(verb.) make a loud noise; 'clanging metal'.
Edited by Claudette--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.
(v. i.) To give out a clang; to resound.
(n.) A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together.
(n.) Quality of tone.
Editor: Rochelle
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Clangor, clank, clash, clashing.
v. n. Clank, clash.
Checker: Wilbur
Definition
v.i. to produce a sharp ringing sound.—v.t. to cause to clang.—n. a sharp ringing sound like that made by metallic substances struck together: (fig.) sound the cry of some birds.—n. Clang′ing the sound corresponding to the verb.—adj. Clang′orous.—adv. Clang′orously.—n. Clang′our a clang: a sharp shrill harsh sound.—v.i. to make a clangour.
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Examples
- Suddenly, with a plunge, as of the swimmer who leaves the bank, she hurried across the road, and we heard the sharp clang of the bell. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- As this is written, the world is filled with the clang of contending armies. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- The metallic clang heard by Miss Stoner was obviously caused by her stepfather hastily closing the door of his safe upon its terrible occupant. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- It was a clang of the bell, followed instantly by heavy steps upon the stair. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- The creaking of the masts, the clang of the wheels, the tramp above, all persuaded her that she was already far from the shores of Greece. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I had risen from my seat and was knocking out the ashes of my pipe when I suddenly heard the clang of the bell. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- As she hurried to Mrs. Boucher's, she heard the clang, and it seemed to fill up the measure of her mortification. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- As he spoke, the man, puffing and blowing, rushed at our door and pulled at our bell until the whole house resounded with the clanging. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- The clanging and groaning of the train came nearer, and it staggered slowly into the station like a prey-laden monster into its lair. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- The bullets hit the road surface and sung off and now they were pinging and clanging in the iron of the bridge. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- His heart rang like a bell clanging inside him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Something drummed and clanged furiously in his ears; he could not tell if it were the blood in his veins, or the tick of the clock on the mantel. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- It clanged out presently, with irregular but loud and alarming din. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Yes, a fourth time the bell clanged. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- When danger approached its master's tent it always struck the shield and clanged out a fierce alarm upon the startled ear of night. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
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