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noun

Definition of clang

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the loud sound made when metal strikes metal the horseshoe hit the stake with a satisfying clang

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Recent Examples of clang

Noun

In the heart of downtown, Union Square pulses with luxury storefronts, street performers, and the clang of cable cars. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 The blow further inflamed Webster, who raised his flagpole into the air and swung it down repeatedly in a chopping motion, hitting the barricade with a loud clang. — Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026

Verb

White and the other activists finished their speeches and then began a cacerolazo — a type of Latin American protest where people clang pots and pans. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Hathaway’s Catwoman is one of her best takes on feminine rage, juggling a sense of righteousness and nihilism that might clang unconvincingly in the hands of a different performer. — Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for clang

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang

Noun

Though Bridges’ clank to conclude the evening was hardly the reason for the defeat, the possession was exemplary of a rare issue for New York, one of the league’s cleverest and most unselfish squads.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Instead, Wembanyama delivered a clank.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

Definition of clank

Noun

Pygmy Rattlesnakes are small and colorful, around 15 to 20 inches in length, with a vertical pupil, thin tail, and tiny rattle.

— Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
Elsewhere in the snippet of the music video, Latto could be seen walking around a white crib and viewing a scrapbook featuring a page with a rattle and dummy and a positive ClearBlue pregnancy test placed on top.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

Definition of rattle

Verb

The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.

— Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026

Definition of clink

Noun

Included in the five photos was a close-up shot of the singer's engagement ring created by Kindred Lubeck with Artifex Fine Jewelry.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The slideshow on social media showed Kelce’s backyard transformed into a lush, floral garden as the pair embraced and showed off Swift’s new ring — a large diamond set in yellow gold.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of ring

Noun

That next phase will focus on measuring the shockwaves generated by the X-59 in flight, along with evaluating the sonic thump impact on the ground.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026