- to give out a loud, resonant sound, as that produced by a large bell or two heavy pieces of metal striking together: The bells clanged from the steeples.
- to move with such sounds: The old truck clanged down the street.
- to cause to resound or ring loudly.
- a clanging sound.
- to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck
- to move or operate making such a sound
- a resounding metallic noise
- the harsh cry of certain birds
