clink

Noun
  1. is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event
    same as: chink, click
  2. is a type of: correctional institution - a penal institution maintained by the government
    subtypes:
    • bastille - a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)
    • holding cell - a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
    • hoosegow, hoosgow - slang for a jail
    • house of correction - (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences
    • lockup - jail in a local police station
    • workhouse - a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
    same as: gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer
Verb
  1. causes: chink, clink, tink, tinkle - make or emit a high sound
    is a type of: sound - cause to sound
  2. is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
    same as: chink, tink, tinkle

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