PING

Definition

1. noun a river in western Thailand. — synonyms: Ping_River
2. noun a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal).
3. verb hit with a pinging noise.
4. verb sound like a car engine that is firing too early. — synonyms: pink, knock
5. verb make a short high-pitched sound.
6. verb contact, usually in order to remind of something.
7. verb send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active.