clink (n.)

  1. a short light metallic sound

    [ Syn: chink , click ]

  2. 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)

    [ Syn: jail , jailhouse , gaol , slammer , poky , pokey ]

    clink (v.)

  1. make a high sound typical of glass; champagne glasses clinked to make a toast'

  2. make or emit a high sound; tinkling bells

    [ Syn: tinkle , tink , chink ]

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