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clang
- pronunciation:
- klaeng
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clanged, clanging, clangs |
| definition: |
to make a clear, loud sound or ring, such as that made when two heavy metal objects are struck together.
When the lunch bell clangs, there is a rush to the cafeteria.- synonyms:
- peal, ring
- similar words:
- chime, chink, resound, toll
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| related words: |
clank, clash, jangle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a clanging sound.
At midnight, a clang of bells rang in the new year.- synonyms:
- ring
- similar words:
- chime, clank, clink, peal
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| related words: |
clash, jangle, toll |
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