clinking

"You could hear the clink of the glasses from the next room."

"The mining company explored for metal ores in the remote mountain ranges. "

"My grandmother's silverware set is beautiful; it's made of sterling silver. "

"I filled my plate from the bountiful table."

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

"Bobby used a hammer and nails to fix the two planks together"

"The hammers clinked on the stone all night."

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

"He was safe and sound."

"The batter got three strikes and was out. "

"My dinner was a sandwich and some fruit, before I went to my afternoon class. "

"There is one sterling and here is another"