ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Clanging

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈklæŋ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Clanging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of clang.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of clang.

More Meanings

  1. A noise that clangs.
  2. (psychology, psychiatry) A mode of speech (or writing) characterized by compulsive association of words based upon sound rather than meaning.

Example Sentences

From the nearby rail yards came clangings, groanings, chuggings.

Word Forms

Synonyms for clanging

Depending on context, synonyms include noisy, clangorous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clangorous, noisy, clattering, clanking, clinking, clacking.

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