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chink1

Pronunciation: /tʃɪŋk/
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Definition of chink

noun

  • a narrow opening, typically one that admits light:a chink in the curtains
  • a beam or patch of light admitted by a narrow opening:I noticed a chink of light under the door

Phrases

a chink in someone's armour

a weak point in someone’s character or arguments which makes them vulnerable to attack: there was a chink in the armour of his benevolence and it was well worth trying to exploit it

Origin:

mid 16th century: related to chine2

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Definition of chink in the US English dictionary
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