clang

2 definitions • 3 examples

to make a loud deep ringing sound like that of metal being hit, or to cause something to make this sound:

He woke up to hear the sound of bells clanging in the distance.

[ + obj + adj ] She clanged the metal gate shut behind her.

to make a loud, ringing sound like metal being hit, or to cause something to make such a sound:

[ I ] There was none of the hissing and clanging one expects in factories.