What is the meaning of clinking?

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verb

  • Make a high sound typical of glass.
    • usage: "champagne glasses clinked to make a toast"
  • Make or emit a high sound.
    • usage: "tinkling bells"

adjective

  • Like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped. .
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