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Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Clang \Clang\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clanged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Clanging}.] [L. clangere; akin to Gr. ? to clash, scream; or
   perh. to E. clank.]
   To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.

         The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms.
                                                  --Prior.

Clang \Clang\, v. i.
   To give out a clang; to resound. ``Clanging hoofs.''
   --Tennyson.

Clang \Clang\, n.
   1. A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic
      substances when clanged or struck together.

            The broadsword's deadly clang, As if a thousand
            anvils rang.                          --Sir W.
                                                  Scott.

   2. (Mus.) Quality of tone.

Source : WordNet®

clang
     v : make a loud noise; "clanging metal" [syn: {clangor}]

clang
     n : a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of
         distant bells" [syn: {clangor}, {clangour}, {clangoring},
          {clank}, {clash}, {crash}]
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