nounπShareA person of perceived Chinese ethnicity.racepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narrow opening such as a fissure or crack."Sunlight streamed through the chinks in the old wooden fence. "gapstructurepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chip or dent in something metallic.materialmarkthingChat 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."systemgaptechnicalcomputingChat 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"architecturebuildingutilitymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo crack; to open."The old wooden fence chinks in the winter, letting the wind whistle through. "gapconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to open in cracks or fissures."The dry earth began to chink during the drought, revealing deep cracks. "naturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slight sound as of metal objects touching each other; a clink."The only sounds in the quiet room were the soft chinks of silverware as she set the table. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReady money, especially in the form of coins."I needed chinks for the bus fare to get to school. "economyfinanceChat 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."He nervously chinked the coins in his pocket while waiting for the job interview. "soundChat 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."I couldn't help but let out a chink of laughter when I saw my friend's funny face. "physiologysoundactionsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo laugh loudly.soundentertainmentactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.""After running up the stairs, she chinked, trying to catch her breath." "physiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
