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Word: Ping
Speech Type: Noun
mid 19th century: imitative
pɪŋ
a short, high-pitched ringing sound
Short Definition:high-pitched ringing sound
Examples:- the ping of the oven timer
- he heard a ping and looked at his computer
a rattling sound made by an engine as a result of over-rapid combustion of the fuel–air mixture in the cylinders.
Short Definition:percussive knocking sound
Word: Ping
Speech Type: Verb
pɪŋ
make or cause to make a short, high-pitched ringing sound
Short Definition:make ping
Examples:- the doorbell pinged
- Victoria pinged the bell
send an electronic message to (someone)
Short Definition:send email or other electronic message
Examples:- my husband and I got pinged and were told to isolate until yesterday
- at least a dozen people have pinged me or called to tell me this
query (another computer on a network) to determine whether there is a connection to it.
Short Definition:query another computer on network to determine whether there is connection to it
(of vehicle engine) pink
Examples:- the engine pinged and strained, but they picked up speed
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