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chink1 (chĭngk)

[Probably alteration of obsolete chine, from Middle English, crack, from Old English cine.]

noun 

A narrow opening, such as a crack or fissure.

transitive verb: chinked, chink·ing, chinks. 

  1. To make narrow openings in.
  2. To fill narrow openings in.

derivatives

chinḱy
adjective
chink2 (chĭngk)

[Imitative.]

noun 

A slight, metallic sound, as of coins rattling in a pocket.

intr. & tr.v.: chinked, chink·ing, chinks. 

To make or cause to make a slight, metallic sound.
Chink (chĭngk)

[Probably alteration of Chinese.]

noun 

Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for person of Chinese birth or descent.