anvil chorus
Example Sentences
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The riders settled for a chilly flatcar under a heaving truck, leaving Colton amid a terrifying anvil chorus of wheels, cars and couplings stressing and whining.
From Time Magazine Archive
Either way, the issues of the McDonald-Abel fight were certain to reverberate like an anvil chorus for a long time in steel uniondom and in the executive suites of the industry.
From Time Magazine Archive
He heard birds and other music which sounded like an anvil chorus performing in the narrow confines of a head as large as a cabin.
From The River Prophet by Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen)
"An anvil chorus?" repeated Hen Dutcher, the puzzled expression deepening in his face.
From The Grammar School Boys Snowbound or, Dick & Co. at Winter Sports by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
Accordin’ to all accounts, they must have done the anvil chorus good and plenty.
From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell
