clang

¹clang

verb \ˈklaŋ\

Definition of CLANG

intransitive verb

1

a : to make a loud metallic ringing sound <anvils clanged> b : to go with a clang

2

: to utter the characteristic harsh cry of a bird

transitive verb

: to cause to clang <clang a bell>

Examples of CLANG

1. His fork clanged against the plate.
2. The prison door clanged shut.
3. The guard clanged the door shut.

Origin of CLANG

Latin clangere; akin to Greek klazein to scream, bark, Old English hliehhan to laugh

First Known Use: 1576

Rhymes with CLANG

bang, bhang, dang, fang, Fang, gang, gangue, hang, pang, prang, slang, spang, sprang, stang, tang, twang, whang, yang