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- [klang-ing]
- /ˈklæŋ ɪŋ/
- /klæŋ/
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- [klang-ing]
- /ˈklæŋ ɪŋ/
Definitions of clanging word
- noun clanging a clanging sound. 1
- verb without object clanging to give out a loud, resonant sound, as that produced by a large bell or two heavy pieces of metal striking together: The bells clanged from the steeples. 1
- verb without object clanging to move with such sounds: The old truck clanged down the street. 1
- verb with object clanging to cause to resound or ring loudly. 1
- noun clanging Present participle of clang. 1
- noun clanging A noise that clangs. 0
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Parts of speech for Clanging
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clanging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
clanging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clanging
adj clanging
- earsplitting — ear-piercing: an earsplitting explosion.
- piercing — loud or shrill, as the quality of a voice.
- raucous — harsh; strident; grating: raucous voices; raucous laughter.
- deafening — A deafening noise is a very loud noise.
- sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
noun clanging
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- noise — sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: deafening noises.
- jingle — to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly: The keys on his belt jingled as he walked.
- chime — When a bell or a clock chimes, it makes ringing sounds.
- clangor — A clangor is a loud or harsh noise.
verb clanging
- rattle — to give out or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as in consequence of agitation and repeated concussions: The windows rattled in their frames.
- clang — When a large metal object clangs, it makes a loud noise.
- thump — a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
- detonate — If someone detonates a device such as a bomb, or if it detonates, it explodes.
- crash — A crash is an accident in which a moving vehicle hits something and is damaged or destroyed.
adjective clanging
- high-pitched — Music. played or sung at a high pitch.
- argute — (of sounds) shrill
Antonyms for clanging
adj clanging
- low — to utter by or as by lowing.
- soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
noun clanging
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
verb clanging
- tap — Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol
- toot — (of a horn or whistle) to give forth its characteristic sound.
- lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
- agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
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