English English Dictionary

A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together.

Quality of tone.

of Clang

of Clang

A sharp, harsh, ringing sound.

Making a clangor; having a ringing, metallic sound.

Making a clang, or a ringing metallic sound.

Same as Clamjamphrie.

A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and stronger sound than clink.

To cause to sound with a clank; as, the prisoners clank their chains.

To sound with a clank.

of Clank

of Clank

Without a clank.

Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan.

A state of being united together as in a clan; an association under a chieftain.

One belonging to the same clan with another.

of Clansman

To strike; to slap; to strike, or strike together, with a quick motion, so, as to make a sharp noise; as, to clap one's hands; a clapping of wings.

To thrust, drive, put, or close, in a hasty or abrupt manner; -- often followed by to, into, on, or upon.