clanging
word · lemma: clang
Definition
A loud, ringing sound, usually made by metal hitting other metal. 'Clanging' can also refer to the act of making such a sound repeatedly.
Usage & Nuances
'Clanging' is mainly used for loud, metallic noises (like bells, pipes, or machinery). Usually onomatopoeic and descriptive. Not used for soft or quiet sounds. In psychiatry, 'clanging' can refer to disorganized speech based on sound similarity, but this is rare in everyday use.
Example Sentences
The clanging of the bell woke me up.
basic
I heard clanging in the kitchen when the pots fell.
basic
The workers’ tools made a clanging sound all day.
basic
I can’t concentrate with all that clanging coming from next door.
natural
The subway arrived with a loud clanging and screeching of brakes.
natural
We followed the clanging to find the blacksmith hard at work.
natural