Main entry: ping
Definition: a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
Main entry: Ping, Ping River
Definition: a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
Main entry: 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
Main entry: ping
Definition: contact, usually in order to remind of something
Usage: I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing
Main entry: ping
Definition: hit with a pinging noise
Usage: The bugs pinged the lamp shade
Main entry: ping
Definition: make a short high-pitched sound
Usage: the bullet pinged when they struck the car
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