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Meaning of "plinker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLINKER

plinker  [ˈplɪŋkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLINKER

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Plinker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PLINKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

plinker

Plinking

Plinking refers to informal target shooting done at nonstandard targets such as tin cans, glass bottles, and balloons filled with water. The term is an onomatopoeia of the sound a bullet or other projectile makes when hitting a tin can, or other similar target, referring to the sharp, metallic sound, known as a "plink". The most common calibre used for plinking is the.22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, since these rounds are relatively inexpensive and have a low recoil, but airguns and airsoft guns are also used, often for cost or safety reasons or because they are subject to less stringent regulation.

Definition of plinker in the English dictionary

The definition of plinker in the dictionary is one who shoots a handgun recreationally. Other definition of plinker is a recreational handgun.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLINKER


blinker
ˈblɪŋkə
clinker
ˈklɪŋkə
Dinka
ˈdɪŋkə
drinker
ˈdrɪŋkə
finca
ˈfɪŋkə
Inca
ˈɪŋkə
klinker
ˈklɪŋkə
linker
ˈlɪŋkə
palinka
pəˈlɪŋkə
pinker
ˈpɪŋkə
shrinker
ˈʃrɪŋkə
sinker
ˈsɪŋkə
skinker
ˈskɪŋkə
slinker
ˈslɪŋkə
Soyinka
sɔˈjɪŋkə
stinker
ˈstɪŋkə
thinker
ˈθɪŋkə
tinker
ˈtɪŋkə
Treblinka
trɛˈblɪŋkə
vinca
ˈvɪŋkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLINKER

plight
plight one´s troth
plighter
plightful
plim
plimsole
plimsoll
Plimsoll line
pling
Plinian
plink
plinking
plinth
plinth course
Pliny
Pliocene
pliofilm
pliosaur
pliotron
pliskie

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLINKER

banker
beer drinker
binge drinker
bunker
die-sinker
forethinker
freethinker
headshrinker
hoodwinker
hook, line, and sinker
inker
jinker
meths drinker
nondrinker
prinker
rethinker
social drinker
swinker
underskinker
wishful thinker

Synonyms and antonyms of plinker in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «plinker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLINKER

Find out the translation of plinker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of plinker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «plinker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

plinker
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

plinker
570 millions of speakers

English

plinker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

plinker
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

PLINKER
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

plinker
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

plinker
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plinker
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Plinker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

plinker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

plinker
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

plinker
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Plinker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

plinker
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

plinker
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रंगीबेरंगी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

plinker
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

plinker
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

plinker
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

PLINKER
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

plinker
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

plinker
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plinker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plinker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

plinker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of plinker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLINKER»

The term «plinker» is regularly used and occupies the 86.770 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLINKER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about plinker

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLINKER»

Discover the use of plinker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to plinker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bolt Action Rifles
Frank De Haas Wayne Zwoll. Herter's Plinker Rifle H-S Precision □Rifles Howa Rifles. 1 HE LITTLE 22 Hornet cartridge has been around since about 1931. During the 1930s and 40s it was a very popular cartridge, and several American and ...
Frank De Haas, Wayne Zwoll, 2003
2
The Mourning Hours
It was eight-thirty when Johnny took the mat for the championship match against Plinker, a squat kid from Onalaska. Watching them face off in the circle, I was amazed they were in the same weight class. Plinker was almost a head shorter than ...
Paula Treick DeBoard, 2013
3
The Mini-14: The Plinker, Hunter, Assault, and Everything ...
An infinite number of Mini-14s may be constructed with the many marketed accessories. Here is the Mini-14's history, model specifications and much more.
Duncan Long, 1986
4
Mini-14: The Plinker, Hunter, Assault, and Everything Else Rifle
An infinite number of Mini-14s may be constructed with the many marketed accessories. Here is the Mini-14's history, model specifications and much more.
Duncan Long, 1987
5
The Gun Digest Buyers' Guide to Guns
Ken Ramage. Olympic Arms Plinker Plus AR15 Olympic Arms Plinker Plus 20 RIFLES • Centerfire – Autoloaders RIFLES • Centerfire – Lever. Ruger Mini-14/5 Ranch adjustable front post, bayonet lug, sling swivel, threaded muzzle, flash ...
Ken Ramage, 2008
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Popular Mechanics
R-117 5535 West Belmont, Chicago, Illinois 6O641 Send FREE Color Catalogs and Discount prices. Includes special information checked, n Amplifiers Q Button Type Accordions Name Address City .State. D I have a trade-in CAN PLINKER ...
7
Gun Digest 2012
The 9mm Goncz Hi-Tech Pistol, unavailable for some years, may be handled by the new TWA company. The High Standard Duramatic Plinker, long unavailable, has returned to production, in improved form. The commemorative Glock 17 is a ...
Dan Shideler, 2011
8
Guns Illustrated 2009
Olympic Arms Plinker Plus AR15 Olympic Arms Plinker Plus 20 OLYMPIC ARMS PLINKER PLUS AR15 MODELS Caliber: 5.56 NATO, 30-shot magazine. Barrel 16" or 20" button-rifled chrome-moly steel, 1x9 twist. Weight: 7.5-8.5 lbs. Length: ...
Ken Ramage, Derrek Sigler, 2008
9
Standard Catalog of Rifles & Shotguns
Plinker Plus Similar to GI-16 but with standard buttstock. NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor 800 625 475 400 250 100 Plinker Plus 20 Similar to Plinker Plus but with 20 -inch barrel and riflelength handguard. NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor 850 675 ...
Jerry Lee, 2011
10
Popular Mechanics
DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Cedar Homes 9004 So. 19th, Tacoma, Wash. 98465 Enclosed is $1.00 for my complete Lindal Cedar Homes Planning Kit. Name Address City State Zip P.M. CAN PLINKER TIRED OF SETTING UP CANS ?

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLINKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term plinker is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ruger celebrating Fourth of July with new 10/22 and tee sale
This second Collector's Rifle puts function ahead of style and a nice option for anyone shopping for a do-all plinker for shooters of all ages. «Guns.com, Jun 15»
2
Polymer Pistol Showdown: Glock 17 vs. Canik TP9SA
... shooter tracks down the greatest concealed weapon ever made but can't find magazines or holsters, then it's just a really small range plinker. «Handguns, Jun 15»
3
BB Kings and Queens: Young Guns of the Daisy National BB Gun …
Whether he or she continues as a casual plinker, goes on to compete as a shooter in the Olympics, joins the military, makes hunting their life's focus, or never ... «Outdoor Life Magazine, Jun 15»
4
Video: Dallas Police Attacker's Van Disabled
ARMOR EXPRESS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP · Conventional Ammunition · Plinker's Club · Tactical · Manhunt Continues for ... «www.Officer.com, Jun 15»
5
Save a little this Spring with Beretta and Browning
With .22 Long Rifle availability on the rise it might be time to pick up that plinker you've been thinking about. The Buck Mark series has a lot of ... «Guns.com, Jun 15»
6
Century Arms C93 Rifle
... the C93 makes a fine alternative. It's one that can serve as a range-plinker, home-defense carbine, or HK-inspired addition to their collection. «OutdoorHub, Jun 15»
7
Kickoff Of The Georgia Outdoor Industry Coalition Is Held
... Dennis Haupt, Breakthrough Clean; Gene Sherry, Georgia Southern University; Capel English, Plinker; Teresa Thompson, Georgia Southern ... «The Chattanoogan, Jun 15»
8
Gun Test: Rock River Arms LAR-47 X1
In terms of ammunition price, the budget-conscious plinker and whitetail/hog hunter would likely be better served by selecting a 7.62×39 ... «Daily Caller, May 15»
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FBI Agent Shot, Suspect Dead in Search for Girl
Plinker's Club · Tactical · Manhunt Continues for Mexico's 'El Chapo' · Tactical · Manhunt Launched for Father of Missing Baby · Firearms ... «www.Officer.com, May 15»
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Ruger's New Bearcat
My issue with the Bearcat was its lack of adjustable sights, making it as far as I was concerned a cute plinker. I want the ability to adjust my ... «American Rifleman, May 15»

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