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chinked

/tʃɪŋkt/

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verb

To fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk.

Examples :

"to chink a wall"

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verb

To crack; to open.

Examples :

"The vase fell and chinked, but luckily didn't break completely. "

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verb

To cause to open in cracks or fissures.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The dry earth chinked under the intense summer heat, creating small cracks in the field." "

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verb

To make a slight sound like that of metal objects touching.

Examples :

"The coins were chinking in his pocket."

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verb

To cause to make a sharp metallic sound, as coins, small pieces of metal, etc., by bringing them into collision with each other.

Examples :

"She chinked the coins in her pocket as she waited for the bus. "

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verb

To laugh loudly.

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verb

To gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, the old dog chinked, trying to catch its breath. "

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