kilahdus — meaning in English

English meaning

• clang verb To make (or produce) a loud, ringing metallic sound.
• ping noun A short, high-pitched sound, or (in computing) a small network signal used to check if a device is reachable.
• ting noun A short, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
• tinkle verb To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

Senses

kilahdus is used for these senses in English:

• clang A loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other.
• ting A high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
• tinkle A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.

clang — full definition

1. verb To make (or produce) a loud, ringing metallic sound.
2. intj Used to represent a loud metallic ringing sound.

ping — full definition

1. noun A short, high-pitched sound, or (in computing) a small network signal used to check if a device is reachable.
2. verb To send a brief message to someone, often to check in or get their attention.

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