PINGING Synonyms

• a short high tone produced as a signal or warning

• emit a single short high-pitched signal

• a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

• emit a sound

• a sharp sound made by small birds or insects

• make high-pitched sounds

• sing in modulation

• the short weak cry of a young bird

• a secret look

• look furtively

• cause to come into view

• make high-pitched sounds

• speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice

• appear as though from hiding

• a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)

• a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya

• hit with a pinging noise

• sound like a car engine that is firing too early

• make a short high-pitched sound

• contact, usually in order to remind of something

• send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active

• a characteristic sound

• a toroidal shape

• a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

• (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

• an association of criminals

• the sound of a bell ringing

• a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

• jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

• a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

• sound loudly and sonorously

• ring or echo with sound

• make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

• financially secure and safe

• in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay

• the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

• the subjective sensation of hearing something

• mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium

• the sudden occurrence of an audible event

• the audible part of a transmitted signal

• (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language

• a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

• a large ocean inlet or deep bay

• exercising or showing good judgment

• in excellent physical condition

• logically valid

• having legal efficacy or force

• vigorous or severe

• free from moral defect

• (of sleep) deep and complete

• complete; thorough

• appear in a certain way

• make a certain noise or sound

• give off a certain sound or sounds

• announce by means of a sound

• utter with vibrating vocal chords

• cause to sound

• measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

• a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

• the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula

• pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'

• sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

• a weak chirping sound as of a small bird

• A post on the social media site Twitter

• make a weak, chirping sound

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• To post a message on Twitter

• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

• negative criticism

• a vigorous blow

• a bad experience

• the act of hitting vigorously

• deliver a sharp blow or push

• rap with the knuckles

• knock against with force or violence

• make light, repeated taps on a surface

• sound like a car engine that is firing too early

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• a light shade of red

• any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers

• a person with mildly leftist political views

• of a light shade of red

• make light, repeated taps on a surface

• sound like a car engine that is firing too early

• cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing

• a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya