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bastille vs clink

clink vs bastille

bastille and clink both are nouns.

bastille is not a verb while clink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bastille Yes No No No
clink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clink is a hypernym of bastille; that is, clink is a word with a broader meaning than bastille:
  • bastille: a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)
  • clink: 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)
Other hypernyms of bastille include gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer, prison, prison house.
bastille (noun) clink (noun)
a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) 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)
a short light metallic sound
bastille (verb) clink (verb)
make or emit a high sound
make a high sound typical of glass
Difference between bastille and clink

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