clang

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a loud resonant repeating noise

   They could hear the clang of distant bells.

2. 2
   verb

   to make a loud noise

   The metal clanged, making the bystanders jump.

1570, of imitative origin. Compare also Saterland Frisian Kloang, West Frisian klank, Dutch klank, German Klang (from German klingen), Danish and Swedish klang, Latin clangere (“to resound”) (which probably influenced it).

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