Clang

klang, v.i. to produce a sharp, ringing sound.— v.t. to cause to clang.— n. a sharp, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances struck together: ( fig. ) sound, the cry of some birds.— n. Clang′ing , the sound corresponding to the verb.— adj. Clang′orous .— adv. Clang′orously .— n. Clang′our , a clang: a sharp, shrill, harsh sound.— v.i. to make a clangour. [L. clangĕre ; Ger. klang ; formed from the sound.]