nounπShareA loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other."The clang of the school bell signaled the end of class. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareQuality of tone."The blacksmith admired the deep, resonant clang of his newly forged hammer. "soundqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cry of some birds, including the crane and the goose."In the early morning, the peaceful lake was broken by the loud clang of geese taking flight. "animalbirdsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA word or phrase linked only by sound and not by meaning, characteristic of some mental disorders.""Mama" was a clang in her son's mind, linked only to the sound, not the real person. He heard the word, but it didn't connect to his mother. "medicinemindlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike (objects) together so as to produce a clang."The metal pots and pans clanged together loudly as the chef prepared the meal. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give out a clang; to resound."The school bell clanged, signaling the end of class. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny periodic sound, especially one composed of a fundamental and harmonics, as opposed to simple periodic sounds (sine tones)."The piano's clang resonated through the music room, a complex sound made up of different frequencies. "soundphysicsmusicbell-ringingfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
