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plink

plink [ plingk ]


noun  (plural plinks)
Definition:
 
high-pitched sound: a short high-pitched metallic sound



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle plinked, present participle plink·ing, 3rd person present singular plinks)
Definition:
 
1. make high-pitched sound: to make a short high-pitched metallic sound, or cause something to do this

2. shoot at target: to shoot at or hit targets for fun, especially targets that make a short high-pitched metallic sound when hit

[Mid-20th century. An imitation of the sound]

plink·er noun
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