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clink

clink

 
pronunciation:
klIngk
parts of speech:
verb, noun
features:
Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: verb
inflections: clinks, clinking, clinked
definition: to make or cause to make a short, sharp, ringing sound.
They clinked their glasses together in celebration.
synonyms:
chink
similar words:
ring, tinkle
Word Combinations  About this feature
(v.)clink + adverb inside, together
(v.)clink + nounHelp bottom, can, champagne, drink, flute, jar, mug, noise, pocket, sip, tip, tooth
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a clinking sound.
The pirate loved to hear the clink of gold coins.
similar words:
ring, tinkle
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)clink dull, faint, gentle, light, loud, metallic, muffled, soft
verb + (n.)clink drag, enjoy, hear, hit, land, listen, lull, murmur, shut
noun + (n.)clink Help ball, bar, bit, bottle, bracelet, chain, china, cigarette, clank, clatter, clinking, cocktail, coin, column, conversation, crystal, cube, cup, decanter, dish, floor, glass, gold, hammer, ice, metal, plate, pool, porcelain, reading, rum, saucer, silver, silverware, slot, sound, spoon, stone, tin, wood [See all][See only the most frequent]