English to English noun
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a short light metallic sound |  | source: wordnet30
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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) |  | source: wordnet30
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A slight, sharp, tinkling sound, made by the collision of sonorous bodies. |  | source: webster1913
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A prison cell; a lockup; -- probably orig. the name of the noted prison in Southwark, England. |  | source: webster1913 verb
5 |
make a high sound typical of glass |  | Example: champagne glasses clinked to make a toast
source: wordnet30
6 |
make or emit a high sound |  | Example: tinkling bells
source: wordnet30
7 |
To cause to give out a slight, sharp, tinkling, sound, as by striking metallic or other sonorous bodies together. |  | source: webster1913
8 |
To give out a slight, sharp, tinkling sound. |  | source: webster1913
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