noun

pinging

Pinging (noun) means the act of making or sending repeated pings, as with sonar or over a network. Example: “The submarine crew listened for pinging from nearby vessels.”

noun

The act of making or sending repeated pings, as with sonar or over a network.

"The submarine crew listened for pinging from nearby vessels."

How to use pinging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing action of pinging — repeated short signals or messages.

Word forms

pingings plural

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The submarine crew listened for _____ from nearby vessels.

Rhymes for pinging

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pinging” mean?

The word “pinging” means the act of making or sending repeated pings, as with sonar or over a network. In plain terms, the ongoing action of pinging — repeated short signals or messages.

How do you use “pinging” in a sentence?

Here is “pinging” used in a sentence: “The submarine crew listened for pinging from nearby vessels.”

What part of speech is “pinging”?

“Pinging” is a noun.

What is the meaning of pinging?

"pinging" (noun) means the act of making or sending repeated pings, as with sonar or over a network.