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Clanging Definition & Meaning

clanging
adjective
  1. having a loud resonant metallic sound; "the clangorous locomotive works"; "a clanging gong"

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What does clanging mean?
having a loud resonant metallic sound; "the clangorous locomotive works"; "a clanging gong"
What part of speech is clanging?
Clanging is an adjective.

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