clang

noun
UK: /klæŋ/
US: /klæŋ/

  1. A loud, resonant metallic sound.

    1. The gate shut with a clang.
    2. We heard the clang of the blacksmith's hammer from down the street.

  2. A harsh, strident noise or combination of noises.

    1. The elevator's arrival was heralded by a clang.
    2. The modern art exhibit featured a dissonant clang of industrial sounds.

Synonyms

crash clash bang ring peal boom
clang verb

  1. To make a loud, resonant metallic sound; to strike something to make such a sound.

    1. The bell will clang to signal the end.
    2. The cable cars clang as they make their way up the steep hills of San Francisco.

  2. To sound or cause to sound harshly or discordantly.

    1. The pot fell, clang against the floor.
    2. His words clang in my mind long after the conversation ended.
clang adjective

  1. Characterized by a loud, resonant metallic sound.

    1. The clang sound of metal was distinct.
    2. The clang quality of the factory machinery echoed through the neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clang" in English means: A loud, resonant metallic sound., A harsh, strident noise or combination of noises..

The phonetic transcription of "clang" is /klæŋ/ in British English and /klæŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clang": crash, clash, bang, ring, peal, boom.

Example usage of "clang": "The gate shut with a clang.". More examples on the page.