Clang (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Clanging.] [L. clangere; akin to Gr. to clash, scream; or perh. to E. clank.]
To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.
The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms.
Prior.
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Clang, v. i.
To give out a clang; to resound.
"Clanging hoofs."
Tennyson.
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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.
Qualyty of tone.
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