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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

Brunson, who scored 36 and otherwise was the co-author of the comeback, had a 3-pointer clang off the front of the rim, but Anunoby soared over everyone to guide the miss and tip it in. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026 The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026

Verb

Payton went up for a putback dunk but his attempt clanged off the rim. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 Don’t let your knives clang around in storage. — Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clang

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clang

Noun

The Valkyries had no answer in the first half, but a combination of tighter defense and possibly tired legs saw those effortless makes turn into clanks.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
But rather than the satisfying sound of arrow meeting deer, Kontras heard a loud, bothersome clank.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of clank

Noun

His favorite technique was to take a fold-up chair in the woods, get in a blowdown, rattle antlers during the rut, and wait for a trophy buck to come along.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Her first hit item was a baby rattle shaped like a chicken drumstick that was sold wrapped in cellophane, much like a meat-counter purchase.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rattle

Verb

Praise for Selldorf and her award-winning renovation was shown through clinking glasses, applause, and smiles around the room, as waiters in single file arrived with decadent dishes.

— Eliza Jordan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Twelve of the most powerful football owners, chairmen and CEOs clinked glasses and talked shop.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of clink

Noun

According to an affidavit for an arrest warrant, Gilder also attempted to leave with a ring, which was slapped out of his possession and recovered at the scene of the robbery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Bayley immediately went for the foreign objects hidden underneath the ring.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026