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Meaning of clanging
The primary meaning of "clanging" is making a loud, metallic noise.
Etymology of clanging
The word "clanging" originates from the verb "clang," which is derived from the Old English word "clangian," meaning to resound or ring
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe loud, metallic noises
Synonyms
ringing
clinking
clanking
crashing
banging
booming
thundering
resounding
reverberating
echoing
pealing
tolling
chiming
jingling
jangling
rattling
clattering
clangoring
resonating
vibrating
humming
whirring
whizzing
hissing
sizzling
crackling
popping
snapping
clicking
ticking
tooting
blaring
honking
beeping
buzzing
chirping
chattering
creaking
groaning
screeching
shrieking
squeaking
squealing
whining
whistling
trilling
tinkling
donging
Definitions
- Making a loud, sharp, resonant sound, typically like that of metal hitting metal
- * Producing a loud, ringing sound, often in a way that is unpleasant or harsh
Usage Examples
- The construction site was filled with the sound of clanging hammers and drilling machines
- * The clanging of the fire alarm startled everyone in the building
- * The clanging of pots and pans in the kitchen was music to the chef's ears