Uk English Meaning of clink

clink

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Definitions and Meaning of clink in English

Wordnet

clink (n)

a short light metallic sound

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)

Wordnet

clink (v)

make a high sound typical of glass

make or emit a high sound

Webster

clink (v. i.)

To cause to give out a slight, sharp, tinkling, sound, as by striking metallic or other sonorous bodies together.

To give out a slight, sharp, tinkling sound.

To rhyme. [Humorous].

Webster

clink (n.)

A slight, sharp, tinkling sound, made by the collision of sonorous bodies.

A prison cell; a lockup; -- probably orig. the name of the noted prison in Southwark, England.

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clink

a short light metallic sound, a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting

jail,Prison,prison,Bastille,big house,bridewell,brig,cage,Jail,cooler

outside

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