/klang/ , v.i.
1. 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.
2. to move with such sounds: The old truck clanged down the street.
v.t.
3. to cause to resound or ring loudly.
n.
4. a clanging sound.
[ 1570-80; clangere to resound, clang ]
Syn. 1. clash, din, clank, jangle.