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