Clanging
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A noise that clangs. countable, uncountable
"From the nearby rail yards came clangings, groanings, chuggings."
- 2 A mode of speech (or writing) characterized by compulsive association of words based upon sound rather than meaning. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of clang form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 having a loud resonant metallic sound wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"The kid is clanging away with his toy."