clink

Meanings

Noun

• a short light metallic sound
• 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)

Verb

• make a high sound typical of glass
  • "champagne glasses clinked to make a toast"
• make or emit a high sound

Synonyms

chink, click, gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer, tink, tinkle