verb Download 🔗Share To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe. Examples : "She pinked the edges of the felt squares with special scissors to give them a decorative, wavy finish. " style wear art material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To prick with a sword. Examples : "The skilled fencer quickly pinked his opponent in the arm during the practice match. " weapon war military action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule. Examples : "Sarah felt pinked by her colleague's subtle comment about her presentation style, even though it seemed like a joke. " communication language attitude character action mind emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To choose; to cull; to pick out. Examples : "From the pile of used books, the librarian pinked the ones in good condition to resell. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become pink in color, to redden. Examples : "Her cheeks pinked with embarrassment when she realized she'd called her teacher "Mom." " appearance color Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn (something) pink. Examples : "The sunset pinked the clouds above the ocean. " color appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat. Examples : "The jeweler carefully pinked the pale yellow topaz, transforming it into a vibrant, rose-colored gem. " material process appearance science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine). Examples : "The old car pinked loudly as I drove uphill, suggesting I needed to get the timing adjusted. " vehicle sound technology machine technical fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note. Examples : "The old piano pinked briefly as my little brother accidentally brushed his hand across the highest keys. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wink; to blink. Examples : "The tired student pinked rapidly, struggling to stay awake during the afternoon lecture. " physiology body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading