verb
clang
KLANG
Clang (verb) means to make (or produce) a loud, ringing metallic sound. Example: “The gate clanged shut behind them.”
verb
1
To make (or produce) a loud, ringing metallic sound.
"The gate clanged shut behind them."
intj
1
Used to represent a loud metallic ringing sound.
"Clang! The pipe hit the floor."
How to use clang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud metallic ringing noise, or the act of making one.
Common pairings
clang shut
metallic clang
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- clangs
- Past tense
- clanged
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Etymology
Recorded from the 1570s, of imitative origin, echoed in German Klang and Danish/Swedish klang.
Class of 1570
clang joined the language around 1570.
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What does “clang” mean?
The word “clang” means to make (or produce) a loud, ringing metallic sound. In plain terms, a loud metallic ringing noise, or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “clang”?
“Clang” is pronounced KLANG (/ˈkleɪ̯ŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clang” in a sentence?
Here is “clang” used in a sentence: “The gate clanged shut behind them.”
What part of speech is “clang”?
Depending on how it is used, “clang” can be a verb and an intj.
Where does the word “clang” come from?
The word “clang” dates back to around 1570 and comes from German. Recorded from the 1570s, of imitative origin, echoed in German Klang and Danish/Swedish klang.
How many meanings does “clang” have?
“Clang” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make (or produce) a loud, ringing metallic sound.
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