clangorous

clangorous
adjective
having a loud resonant metallic sound
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the clangorous locomotive works

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a clanging gong

Syn: ↑clanging
Similar to: ↑noisy
Derivationally related forms: ↑clangor

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  • clangorous — adjective see clangor I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • clangorous — clang·or·ous || klæŋgÉ™rÉ™s adj. clanging loudly, ringing loudly …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • clangor — clangorous, adj. clangorously, adv. /klang euhr, klang geuhr/, n. 1. a loud, resonant sound; clang. 2. clamorous noise. v.i. 3. to make a clangor; clang. Also, esp. Brit., clangour. [1585 95; < L: loud sound …   Universalium

  • clanging — adjective having a loud resonant metallic sound (Freq. 1) the clangorous locomotive works a clanging gong • Syn: ↑clangorous • Similar to: ↑noisy • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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