Meaning & use
clanging
Making a loud, harsh, ringing sound, typically of metal striking against metal.
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The clanging pipes woke everyone in the building at five in the morning.
A clanging bell signaled the start of the final round of the boxing match.
A note on using this word
Clanging emphasizes a metallic, repeated sound; use 'clanking' for a heavier, less musical version of the same noise.
Words with a similar meaning
clatteringringing
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