Meaning of 'clink'

noun

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government, either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence

Example: "They tried to throw me into the clink, but I got away with it."

Synonyms: pokey

noun

a short light metallic sound

Example: "It sounded with a sudden clink."

Synonyms: click

verb

to make or emit a high sound, typical of glass

Example: "Champagne glasses clinked to make a toast."