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Definitions for clanger
ˈklæŋ ərclan·ger
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Princeton's WordNet
clangernoun
a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate
"he dropped a clanger"
Wiktionary
clangernoun
A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.
He dropped a real clanger when he criticized the paraplegic for not standing.
clangernoun
A mistake made by a player; counted in the game statistics in the category "errors including frees against".
clangernoun
Something that clangs; an alarm bell (also figuratively).
clangernoun
The clapper of a bell, anything that strikes a bell or other metal object to make a ringing sound.
clangernoun
An early hi-hat consisting of cymbals mounted on the rim of a bass drum and struck with an arm on the drum's pedal.
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clanger
A clanger refers to a significant, noticeable mistake or blunder. It is commonly used in British English. The term is often used in the context of a social situation where someone says something that is embarrassing, inappropriate or awkward. It can also refer to a mistake in performance in sports or other activities.
Wikidata
Clanger
A clanger in Australian rules football is a term coined by Champion Data founder Ted Hopkins which refers to a turnover or a mistake made by a player. Its vague description in statistical tables is "errors including frees against". Examples of clangers include, ⁕Any disposal or deliberate knock-on that goes directly to an opposition player. ⁕Any free kick conceded ⁕Dropped marks or fumbles under no pressure ⁕50-metre penalties conceded ⁕A Ball-Up Kick In
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clanger in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clanger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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