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clink

noun verb

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)

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Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
K
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. 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)

noun

  1. a short light metallic sound

verb

  1. make or emit a high sound

    “tinkling bells”

verb

  1. make a high sound typical of glass

    “champagne glasses clinked to make a toast”

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tinkling bells
champagne glasses clinked to make a toast

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