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Meaning of word ping from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

ping   noun

Meaning : A river in western Thailand. A major tributary of the Chao Phraya.

Synonyms : ping river

Meaning : A sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal).

ping   verb

Meaning : Hit with a pinging noise.

Example : The bugs pinged the lamp shade.

Meaning : Sound like a car engine that is firing too early.

Example : The car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline.
The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded.

Synonyms : knock, pink

Meaning : Make a short high-pitched sound.

Example : The bullet pinged when they struck the car.

Meaning : Contact, usually in order to remind of something.

Example : I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing.

Meaning : Send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active.

Example : Ping your machine in the office.