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Ping
(p/i//N/ )

noun (n)

  • a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya(noun.object)
    Synonym:
    ping river
    source: wordnet30
  • a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • The sound made by a bullet in striking a solid object or in passing through the air.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • hit with a pinging noise(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The bugs pinged the lamp shade.
    source: wordnet30
  • sound like a car engine that is firing too early(verb.perception)
    Example:
    The car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline.
    Synonym:
    knock, pink
    source: wordnet30
  • make a short high-pitched sound(verb.perception)
    Example:
    The bullet pinged when they struck the car.
    source: wordnet30
  • contact, usually in order to remind of something(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing.
    source: wordnet30
  • send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Ping your machine in the office.
    source: wordnet30
  • To make the sound called ping.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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