Meaning of the word clink in English

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clink

US /klɪŋk/
UK /klɪŋk/

Verb

1.

to (cause something to) make a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together:

Example:
The ice clinked as she dropped it into the glass.

Noun

1.

a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking lightly together:

Example:
I could hear the clink of coins in his pocket.
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