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.
Clang , v. i. To give out a clang; to resound. "Clanging hoofs."
Tennyson.
Clang (klăng), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged
(klăngd); 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.
The fierce Caretes . . .
clanged their sounding arms.
Prior.
Hear it pronounced