What is the meaning of chink?

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noun

  • Ethnic slur. ( offensive term for a person of Chinese descent)
  • A narrow opening as e. G. Between planks in a wall.
  • A short light metallic sound.

verb

  • Make or emit a high sound.
    • usage: "tinkling bells"
  • Fill the chinks of, as with caulking.
  • Make cracks or chinks in.
    • usage: "The heat checked the paint"
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