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Definition of «clanging»

The word "clanging" has two possible meanings.

1) As a verb, it means to make a loud and ringing sound by striking together or against something. For example, "the bells were clanging."

2) As an adjective, it describes something that makes a harsh, discordant noise. For example, "the clanging of the metal against each other was deafening."

Usage examples

  1. The metal gates swung open, clanging loudly against the walls.
  2. The construction site was filled with the clanging of hammers and machinery.
  3. As the thunderstorm approached, the clanging of wind chimes intensified.
  4. The marching band delivered a powerful performance, with drums clanging and cymbals crashing.
  5. She closed her suitcase, the clanging of metal zippers echoing in the room.
  6. The blacksmith hit the red-hot iron with his hammer, creating a rhythmic clanging sound.

Phrases with «clanging»

Sentences with «clanging»

  • Grenades explode with a bang, sword fights build tension with clanging of metal, and clicks of reloads ensure players that something's about to go down. (videochums.com)
  • I am ashamed of the bumper stickers, the t - shirts, the logos, the fog machines, the light shows, the celebrities, and that paralyzing fear of Silence we're so bound and determined to avoid that we keep shouting and shouting and shouting at one another till our words are just clanging cymbals echoing off church walls. (rachelheldevans.com)
  • An underdog drama with clanging metal - on - metal action, «Real Steel» feels scientifically programmed to claw at your heart while its battling robots, which have a semblance of human personality, drum up your adrenaline. (nytimes.com)
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