clink

Definitions


[klɪŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sharp ringing sound, such as that made by striking metal or glass
(e.g: the clink of ice in tall glasses)


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Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): probably from Middle Dutch klinken


[klɪŋk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or cause to make a clink
(e.g: his ring clinked against the crystal)


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Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): probably from Middle Dutch klinken


[klɪŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- prison
(e.g: some bloke he'd met in clink)


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Origin:
early 16th century (originally denoting a prison in Southwark, London): of unknown origin




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