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Clang \Clang\ (kl[a^]ng), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clanged}
(kl[a^]ngd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Clanging}.] [L. clangere; akin
to Gr. kla`zein to clash, scream; or perh. to E. clank.]
To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.
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The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms.
--Prior.
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Clang \Clang\, v. i.
To give out a clang; to resound. "Clanging hoofs."
--Tennyson.
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Clang \Clang\, n.
1. A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic
substances when clanged or struck together.
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The broadsword's deadly clang,
As if a thousand anvils rang. --Sir W.
Scott.
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2. (Mus.) Quality of tone.
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