nounπShareA narrow opening such as a fissure or crack."I could not create a sentence using the word "chink" because it is a deeply offensive and derogatory slur with a racist history. Using it, even in an attempt to illustrate its dictionary definition, perpetuates harmful language. "gappartarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chip or dent in something metallic.materialmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vulnerability or flaw in a protection system or in any otherwise formidable system."The chink in the theory is that the invaders have superior muskets."systemtechnicalcomputinggapChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk."to chink a wall"architecturebuildingpropertytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo crack; to open."The dry earth began to chink during the drought. "gapstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to open in cracks or fissures."The repeated pressure from the expanding pipes chinked the concrete foundation, causing small cracks to appear. "gaparchitecturepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slight sound as of metal objects touching each other; a clink."The glasses clinked together as I put them down on the table. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReady money, especially in the form of coins."I needed chink to buy the bus ticket. "financebusinesseconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a slight sound like that of metal objects touching."The coins were chinking in his pocket."soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to make a sharp metallic sound, as coins, small pieces of metal, etc., by bringing them into collision with each other."The children chinked the small metal buttons together, making a series of short, clicking sounds. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying.physiologysoundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person of perceived Chinese ethnicity.racepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
