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clang
(klăng)n.
1. A loud, resonant, metallic sound.
2. The strident call of a crane or goose.
intr. & tr.v. clanged, clang·ing, clangs
To make or cause to make a clang.
[Probably from Latin clangere, to ring, clang.]
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clang
(klæŋ)vb
1. to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck
2. (intr) to move or operate making such a sound
n
3. a resounding metallic noise
4. (Zoology) the harsh cry of certain birds
[C16: from Latin clangere]
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clang
(klæŋ)v.i.
1. to give out a loud, resonant sound, as that produced by a large bell or two heavy pieces of metal striking together.
2. to move with such sounds: The trolley clanged down the street.
v.t. 3. to cause to resound or ring loudly.
n. 4. a clanging sound.
[1570–80; < Latin clangere to resound, clang]
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clang
Past participle: clanged
Gerund: clanging
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Noun | 1. | clang - a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" |
Verb | 1. | clang - make a loud noise; "clanging metal" |
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clang
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Translations
رَنين، طَنينيَرِن، يَطِن
kovově hlučetkovový zvuk
smækkesmækken
glymjaglymur
žvangesysžvangėti
šķindēšanašķindēt
kovový zvuk
çınlamaçınlamaktınlamatınlamak
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clang
[ˈklæŋ] n → bruit m métallique, fracas m métallique
vi → émettre un bruit métallique, émettre un fracas métallique
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clang
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clang
(klӕŋ) verb to produce a loud ringing sound. The heavy gate clanged shut.
noun such a sound. a loud clang.
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