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Definition chink in British English

chink noun

[countable] noun
/tʃɪŋk/
1

a very small space in a wall or between two things, especially when this lets light through

Example

A light shone through a chink in the curtains.

Synonyms and related words
abyss aperture blowhole
1.1

a small amount of light that shines through a small space

Example

A chink of moonlight lit his bedroom.

Synonyms and related words
the light flash gleam
2

the sound that is made when two glass or metal objects hit each other

Example

Ella could hear the chink of glasses amid the chatter and laughter.

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beat bump chink
3

a small amount of a quality

Example

There was just a chink of doubt in his mind.

Synonyms and related words
measure dash tinge
Definition chink in British English