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clanger

The correct spelling is clanger.

How to pronounce clanger

/ˈklæŋ.ə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈklæŋ.ə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Cla-nje-r

The correct spelling is clanger. Something that clangs; an alarm bell (also figuratively).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Something that clangs; an alarm bell (also figuratively).
  2. 2.The clapper of a bell, anything that strikes a bell or other metal object to make a ringing sound.
  3. 3.A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.
  4. 4.An inhabitant of Bedfordshire.
  5. 5.A mistake made by a player; counted in the game statistics in the category "errors including frees against".

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