Struck Metal With a Mallet to Make a Loud Sound

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Architectural Styles, Group 1168, Puzzle 1 (Himeji Castle).

Question is: Struck Metal With a Mallet to Make a Loud Sound

and the answer is: GONGED

Word Meaning:

GONGED — simple past and past participle of gong

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