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Clangour: meaning, definitions and examples

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clangour

 

[ หˆklรฆล‹ษกษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound, noise

Clangour refers to a loud, resonant sound often produced by metallic objects colliding or striking each other. It can also describe a clattering noise that resonates in the environment. This term is frequently used in contexts where such sounds are oppressive or overwhelming. Its use can evoke images of busy places filled with the din of machinery or clanging metal, portraying a sense of chaos and activity.

Synonyms

bang, clang, clatter, clink

Examples of usage

  • The clangour of the construction site echoed through the street.
  • As the blacksmith hammered the metal, the clangour filled the air.
  • He could hardly hear himself think over the clangour of pots and pans in the kitchen.
  • The clangour of the train wheels on the tracks was deafening.

Translations

Translations of the word "clangour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะทะฒะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคตเคจเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลบwiฤ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท son

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ses

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvuk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvuk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonido

Word origin

The word 'clangour' has its origins in 17th-century English, likely derived from the earlier word 'clang', which refers to a loud ringing sound. The suffix '-our' is reminiscent of other English words that evoke a certain quality or state. 'Clang' traces further back to languages such as Middle English and Old Norse, reflecting the auditory nature of the term. As the industrial age progressed, the use of 'clangour' became more relevant with increased machinery and metalwork in society, solidifying its association with loud, disruptive noises. It remains a vivid descriptor in literature and everyday speech, particularly in contexts emphasizing cacophony or overwhelming soundscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,437, 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.