CLANGING
clangorous, clanging
(adjective) having a loud resonant metallic sound; “the clangorous locomotive works”; “a clanging gong”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
clanging
present participle of clang
Noun
clanging (countable and uncountable, plural clangings)
A noise that clangs.
(psychology, psychiatry) A mode of speech (or writing) characterized by compulsive association of words based upon sound rather than meaning.
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Source: Wiktionary
CLANG
Clang, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged; p. pr. & vb. n. Clanging.] Etym: [L. clangere; akin to Gr. clank.]
Definition: To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound. The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms. Prior.
Clang, v. i.
Definition: To give out a clang; to resound. "Clanging hoofs." Tennyson.
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.)
Definition: Qualyty of tone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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