Definition of “ping”
noun:
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A high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
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A pulse of high-pitched or ultrasonic sound whose echoes provide information about nearby objects and vessels.
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A packet which a remote host is expected to echo, thus indicating its presence.
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An email or other message sent requesting acknowledgement.
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verb:
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To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
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To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects.
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To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.
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To ping and receive an acknowledgement.
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To send an email or other message to someone in hopes of eliciting a response.
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To flick.
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To bounce.
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To cause something to bounce.
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