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