chink1 (chngk)
n.
A narrow opening, such as a crack or fissure.
tr.v. chinked, chink·ing, chinks
To make narrow openings in.
To fill narrow openings in.
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[Probably alteration of obsolete chine, from Middle English, crack, from Old English cine.]
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chinky adj.
chink2 (chngk)
n.
A slight, metallic sound, as of coins rattling in a pocket.
intr. & tr.v. chinked, chink·ing, chinks
To make or cause to make a slight, metallic sound.
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[Imitative.]