Clangor: meaning, definitions and examples

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clangor

 

[ หˆklรฆล‹ษกษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound, noise

Clangor refers to a loud, harsh, and resonant noise, often associated with the sound of metal striking metal. It is commonly used to describe the clanging of bells or the loud, discordant sounds that fill the air in certain environments. The term evokes images of industrial settings where machinery produces a cacophony of sounds. In literature, clangor can be used metaphorically to represent chaos or turmoil in a narrative.

Synonyms

clang, clanging, din, racket

Examples of usage

  • The clangor of the church bells echoed through the town.
  • As the blacksmith worked, the clangor of his hammer filled the forge.
  • The clangor in the factory was overwhelming during rush hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "clangor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clangor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅˆเค‚เค—เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gema

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ haล‚as

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bruit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estruendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผrรผltรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูˆุถุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hluk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hluk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒา“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estruendo

Etymology

The word 'clangor' dates back to the late 16th century and is derived from the Latin term 'clangor', which means 'a loud or ringing sound'. This Latin word itself comes from 'clangere', meaning 'to clamor' or 'to clash'. The evolution of the word has seen it transition from its Latin roots into Middle English before settling into its modern form. Throughout its history, 'clangor' has been used in various literary works to evoke strong auditory imagery. It is often associated with industrial noise or chaotic environments, reflecting the cultural shifts towards mechanization in the 19th century. As urbanization increased, so did the frequency of clangorous sounds in everyday life, cementing its relevance in both poetic and descriptive contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,487, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.