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clang

1 of 2verb
/klæŋ/
Forms:clangs,clanging,clanged,clanged
1

to produce a loud sound

  • The old bell clangs loudly every hour, echoing through the village.
  • He dropped the metal tray, which hit the floor with a deafening clang.
  • The gates clanged shut behind them, signaling the end of visiting hours.
  • The sword clanged against the shield during the intense battle.
  • The workmen clanged their tools as they repaired the railway tracks.
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