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Definitions for Clanging

[1] a pattern of speech observed in some types of mental illness, as manic disorder, in which associations are based on punning or rhyming.
[2] to give out a loud, resonant sound, as that produced by a large bell or two heavy pieces of metal striking together: The bells clanged from the steeples.
[3] to move with such sounds: The old truck clanged down the street.
[4] to cause to resound or ring loudly.
[5] a clanging sound.
[6] to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck
[7] (intr) to move or operate making such a sound
[8] a resounding metallic noise
[9] the harsh cry of certain birds

Words related to Clanging

earsplitting, piercing, raucous, deafening, sharp, discordant, strident, noisy, clatter, clink, clang, sound, resound, punch, resonate, bang, buzz, reverberate, clap, rattle

Words nearby Clanging

clancy, clandestine, clang, clang association, clanger, clanging, clangor, clangour, clank, clannish, clansman

Origin of Clanging

First recorded in 1570–80, clang is from the Latin word clangere to resound, clang

Word origin for Clanging

C16: from Latin clangere

Synonyms for Clanging

deafening, discordant, earsplitting, noisy, piercing, raucous, sharp, strident, blaring, penetrating, piping, screeching, thin, treble, acute, argute, blatant, cacophonous, clangorous, ear-piercing, high, metallic