verbπShareTo decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe."She pinked the edges of the felt squares with special scissors to give them a decorative, wavy finish. "stylewearartmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prick with a sword."The skilled fencer quickly pinked his opponent in the arm during the practice match. "weaponwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule."Sarah felt pinked by her colleague's subtle comment about her presentation style, even though it seemed like a joke. "communicationlanguageattitudecharacteractionmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo choose; to cull; to pick out."From the pile of used books, the librarian pinked the ones in good condition to resell. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become pink in color, to redden."Her cheeks pinked with embarrassment when she realized she'd called her teacher "Mom." "appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn (something) pink."The sunset pinked the clouds above the ocean. "colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat."The jeweler carefully pinked the pale yellow topaz, transforming it into a vibrant, rose-colored gem. "materialprocessappearancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf 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)."The old car pinked loudly as I drove uphill, suggesting I needed to get the timing adjusted. "vehiclesoundtechnologymachinetechnicalfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note."The old piano pinked briefly as my little brother accidentally brushed his hand across the highest keys. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wink; to blink."The tired student pinked rapidly, struggling to stay awake during the afternoon lecture. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading