GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Clang , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanging.] [L. clangere; akin to Gr. κλάζειν to clash, scream; or perh. to E. clank.] To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.
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   The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms.
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   Clang, v. i. To give out a clang; to resound. “Clanging hoofs.”
   Tennyson.
   
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   Clang, n.
   A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together.
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   The broadsword's deadly clang,
   As if a thousand anvils rang.
   Sir W. Scott.
   
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   (Mus.) Quality of tone.
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