clink
clink /ˈklɪŋk/
noun
-
[Informal]
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)
(
clink
[Informal] , gaol
[British] , jailhouse
, jail
, pokey
[Informal] , poky
[Informal] , slammer
[Informal] , calaboose
[Informal, American, Australian] )
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)
The criminal was sent to jail for a five-year sentence.
The criminal was sent to jail for a five-year sentence.
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A short light metallic sound
(
chink
, clink
, click
)
a short light metallic sound
verb
-
()
Make a high sound typical of glass
(
clink
)
make a high sound typical of glass
Champagne glasses clinked to make a toast
champagne glasses clinked to make a toast
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Make or emit a high sound
(
chink
, clink
, tink
, tinkle
)
make or emit a high sound
Tinkling bells
tinkling bells