ping
definition: a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
example: ping your machine in the office
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: contact, usually in order to remind of something
example: I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: hit with a pinging noise
example: The bugs pinged the lamp shade
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: make a short high-pitched sound
example: the bullet pinged when they struck the car
speech part: verb
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definition: sound like a car engine that is firing too early
example: the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline
speech part: verb
synonyms:
knock