Clang (klăng), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clanged (klăngd); p. pr. & vb. n. Clanging.] [L. clangere; akin to Gr. kla`zein to clash, scream; or perh. to E. clank.] To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.

The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms.
Prior.

Clang, v. i. To give out a clang; to resound. "Clanging hoofs." Tennyson.

Clang, n. 1. A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together.

The broadsword's deadly clang,
As if a thousand anvils rang.
Sir W. Scott.

2. (Mus.) Quality of tone.

• A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together.
  
• Quality of tone.
  
• To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.
  
• To give out a clang; to resound.