Synonyms: ping
Definition: a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
Similar words: sound
Definition: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
Usage: the sound awakened them
Synonyms: Ping, Ping River
Definition: a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
Similar words: river
Definition: a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
Usage: the river was navigable for 50 miles
Synonyms: ping
Definition: send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
Usage: ping your machine in the office
Similar words: reach, contact, get hold of, get through
Definition: be in or establish communication with
Usage: Our advertisements reach millions; He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
Synonyms: ping
Definition: contact, usually in order to remind of something
Usage: I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing
Similar words: reach, contact, get hold of, get through
Definition: be in or establish communication with
Usage: Our advertisements reach millions; He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
Synonyms: ping
Definition: hit with a pinging noise
Usage: The bugs pinged the lamp shade
Similar words: hit, impinge on, collide with, strike, run into
Definition: hit against; come into sudden contact with
Usage: The car hit a tree; He struck the table with his elbow
Synonyms: ping
Definition: make a short high-pitched sound
Usage: the bullet pinged when they struck the car
Definition: make a certain noise or sound
Usage: She went `Mmmmm'; The gun went `bang'
Definition: sound like a car engine that is firing too early
Usage: the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline; The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded
Definition: make a certain noise or sound
Usage: She went `Mmmmm'; The gun went `bang'