a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
"The travelers took a ferry across the Ping River to continue their journey through northern Thailand."
a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
"The radar operator heard a distinct ping as the sonar detected the submerged submarine."
A high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
"The hammer struck the anvil with a loud ping that echoed through the workshop."
In plain English: A ping is an instant sound made when something hits you, often used to describe being hit by raindrops or hailstones.
"I sent a quick ping to check if you had received my email."
Usage: Use this noun to describe the brief, metallic ring produced when two hard objects strike together or when an electronic device sends a signal check. It is often confused with "peep," which implies a softer, more continuous tone rather than a sudden impact.
contact, usually in order to remind of something
"I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing"
send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
"ping your machine in the office"
To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
"The metal lid pinged loudly when it hit the table edge."
In plain English: To ping something means to send it a quick signal to check if it is working and available on the internet.
"I pinged John to see if he was available for a meeting."
A surname.
"The famous physicist J.C.P. Ping published his groundbreaking research on quantum mechanics last year."
The word "ping" is partly an onomatopoeia and partly derived from the Middle English verb pingen, which meant to push, shove, or prod. This term traces back to Old English pyngan ("to prick"), likely originating from a root related to the modern English word "pang."