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clanging

[klang-ing] / ˈklæŋ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
metallic
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NOUN
tintinnabulation
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STRONG


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In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“My Soul / Half Pint,” which features Dry Cleaning fan Jeff Tweedy of Wilco on clanging guitar, is about a woman who meticulously arranges her house but finds cleaning “demeaning.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

He remembers the clanging of metal and the high-pitched whining of steam, as well as the fear of gas leaks.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Keith’s drive had just enough behind it, though, clanging off the metal gate barricading the first row of outfield seats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2024

The front door opened and shut with a soft clanging sound.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers