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clang

 
pronunciation:
klaeng
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: clangs, clanging, clanged
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
Word Combinations  About this feature
(v.)clang + adverb around, inside
(v.)clang + nounHelp belt, brass, chime, drum, engine, ground, head, locker, noise, pan, rim, ringing, stair, stop, truck
 
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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adjective + (n.)clang deafening, distant, dull, heavy, loud, metallic, muted, ominous, red, rhythmic, sharp, solid, sudden, terrible
verb + (n.)clang accompany, answer, clatter, cling, collide, echo, fall, hear, hit, jump, land, listen, repeat, ring, shut, signal, sound, strike, wait
noun + (n.)clang Help alarm, aluminum, armor, bang, bell, blade, boot, cable, church, clatter, distance, door, fire, floor, foot, garbage, gate, gong, hammer, horn, iron, jangle, leather, light, lock, lurch, metal, phone, pipe, plate, pot, rattle, rifle, shot, shovel, sound, steel, stomach, stove, trolley, warning, weapon [See all][See only the most frequent]
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