CLINKING Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word clinking. (close relations)
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| jingling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells | ||||||
| ringing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the sound of a bell ringing • the giving of a ring as a token of engagement • having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant | ||||||
| tinkling | ||||||
adjective satellite • like the short high ringing sound of a small bell | ||||||
| chiming | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument verb • emit a sound | ||||||
| click | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a short light metallic sound • a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward • depression of a button on a computer mouse verb • move or strike with a noise • make a clicking or ticking sound • click repeatedly or uncontrollably • cause to make a snapping sound • produce a click • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | ||||||
| gaol | nounn | |||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| jail | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| jailhouse | nounn | |||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) | ||||||
| pokey | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) adjective satellite • wasting time • small and remote and insignificant | ||||||
| poky | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) adjective satellite • wasting time • small and remote and insignificant | ||||||
| slammer | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who closes things violently • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) | ||||||
| tink | verbv | |||||
verb • make or emit a high sound | ||||||
