CHINK


Meaning of CHINK in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 a narrow opening or crack.

2》 a beam of light admitted by a ~.

Origin

C16: related to chine 2 .

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~ 2

■ verb make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, as of glasses or coins striking together.

■ noun a high-pitched ringing sound.

Origin

C16: imitative.

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