Clang

usgb/klæŋ/
noun

A loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds.

The clang of metal against metal could be heard across the workshop.
Visual representation of "clang" - A loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds.

Often appears as...

  • clang of metal
  • clang of bells
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Visual representation of "clang"
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Loud Impact

Use 'clang' to describe a strong sound made when heavy metal objects hit each other.

Illustration for Loud Impact
The gate closed with a clang.
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Industrial Setting

Often used for noises in factories, workshops, or construction where metal is common.

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We wore earplugs to mute the constant clang of hammers on steel.
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Metal Objects

'Clang' suggests a metallic quality of the object making the sound, not plastic or wood.

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She dropped the pans, and they clanged on the floor.
Visual representation of the word "Clang"

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