26984 words

chink

6 definitions • 5 examples
1

Examples:

I peered through a chink in the curtains and saw them all inside.
2

Examples:

On a hot day it's nice to hear the chink of ice in a glass.
3
to make a light ringing sound:

Examples:

The coins chinked lightly in his pocket as he walked along.
4
an extremely offensive word for a Chinese person or someone who is thought to be Chinese
5

Examples:

Weeds were growing from a chink in the sidewalk.
6

Examples:

the chink of glass against glass

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