clangour

/'klæɳgə/
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clangour

The old bell tower emits a deep clangour at noon.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A loud, resonant, and often harsh or ringing noise, typically produced by the striking of metal objects. It emphasizes both the volume and the reverberating quality of the sound.

  2. Verb:

    • To make a loud, resonant, and often harsh ringing noise.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The clangour of the factory bells signaled the end of the shift.
    • A sudden clangour from the construction site made everyone jump.

  • Verb:

    • The church bells clangoured across the valley every Sunday morning.
    • The pots and pans clangoured as they fell to the kitchen floor.
Advanced Usage

  • "to be filled with clangour": to be full of loud, resonant noise.

    • The medieval battlefield was filled with the clangour of swords and shields.

  • "to rise above the clangour": to become noticeable despite a lot of loud, competing noise (often used figuratively).

    • Her voice rose above the clangour of the political debate.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clangor (noun/verb): The primary American English spelling of "clangour".
  • Clang (noun/verb): A single, loud, resonant metallic sound. It is often shorter or less sustained than a clangour.
    • The clang of the hammer on the anvil was deafening.
  • Clangorous (adjective): Characterized by or producing a clangour.
    • The clangorous atmosphere of the metal workshop.
Synonyms
  • Din: A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
  • Clamor: A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.
  • Clatter: A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other.
  • Peal: A loud ringing of a bell or bells.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

(Note: "Clangour" itself is not typically used in phrasal verb constructions. The related verb "clang" is used instead.) - Clang against: To strike something with a loud, resonant metallic sound. - The gate clanged against the post in the wind.

Related Idioms
  • None directly with "clangour". However, the concept is often evoked in idioms about noise:
    • To make a din/clatter: To create a lot of loud, disruptive noise.
clangour

The old bell tower emits a deep clangour at noon.

Noun
  1. a loud resonant repeating noise
    • he could hear the clang of distant bells
Verb
  1. make a loud resonant noise
    • the alarm clangored throughout the building

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