verb make or emit a high sound.
— synonyms: tinkle, tink, chink
noun a short light metallic sound.
— synonyms: chink, click
noun 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).
— synonyms: jail, jailhouse, gaol, slammer, poky, pokey
Examples
“You could hear the clink of the glasses from the next room.”
“The hammers clinked on the stone all night.”
“If he keeps doing things like that, he’s sure to end up in the clink.”