ping

A river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya.

A sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal).

Sound like a car engine that is firing too early.

“the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline”

Contact, usually in order to remind of something.

“I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing”

Hit with a pinging noise.

“The bugs pinged the lamp shade”

Make a short high-pitched sound.

“the bullet pinged when they struck the car”

Send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active.

“ping your machine in the office”