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