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chinked

The correct spelling is chinked.

How to pronounce chinked

verb

Say it like: Chi-nke-d

The correct spelling is chinked. To fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk. For example: "to chink a wall"

Usage Examples

to chink a wall

The coins were chinking in his pocket.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To fill an opening such as the space between logs in a log house with chinking; to caulk.
  2. 2.To crack; to open.
  3. 3.To cause to open in cracks or fissures.
  4. 4.To make a slight sound like that of metal objects touching.
  5. 5.To cause to make a sharp metallic sound, as coins, small pieces of metal, etc., by bringing them into collision with each other.

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