Makes a loud, sharp, ringing metallic sound, like metal striking against metal.
From imitative origin, related to Old Norse and Germanic words. The word itself mimics the sound it describes, which is why it's called onomatopoeia.
Clangs are actually measured scientifically—a typical bell clang can reach 100+ decibels, which is louder than a lawn mower, and that's why medieval alarm bells could warn entire cities before modern sirens existed.
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