Category:Clang

Clang, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanging.] Etym: [L. clangere; akin to Gr. clank.]

Defn: To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound. The fierce Caretes. . . clanged their sounding arms. Prior.

clang Clang, v. i.

Defn: To give out a clang; to resound. "Clanging hoofs." Tennyson.

clang Clang, n.

1. A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together. The broadsword's deadly clang, As if a thousand anvils rang. Sir W. Scott.

2. (Mus.)

Defn: Qualyty of tone.