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plink

 (plĭngk)
v. plinked, plink·ing, plinks
v.tr.
1. To cause to make a soft, sharp, metallic sound; clink.
2. To shoot at casually.
v.intr.
1. To make a soft, sharp, metallic sound.
2. To shoot casually at random targets.

[Imitative.]

plink′er n.
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plinker

(ˈplɪŋkə)
n
1. (Shooting) a person who shoots a handgun recreationally
2. (Shooting) a recreational handgun
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