CHINK
Scrabble letter values: C3H4I1N1K5 = 14
Definition
- verb make or emit a high sound. — synonyms: tinkle, tink, clink
- verb fill the chinks of, as with caulking.
- verb make cracks or chinks in. — synonyms: check
- noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent. — synonyms: Chinaman
- noun a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall.
- noun a short light metallic sound. — synonyms: click, clink
Examples
- “tinkling bells”
- “The heat checked the paint”
- “The warrior saw a chink in her enemy's armor, and aimed her spear accordingly.”