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CHINKING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Chinking.

Chinking - as a noun

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of chinese descent

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chinaman15

A narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall

A short light metallic sound

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
click13clink11

Chinking - as a verb

Make or emit a high sound

Example: "Tinkling bells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clink11tink8

Fill the chinks of, as with caulking

Make cracks or chinks in

Example: "The heat checked the paint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16

Example Sentences

"The chinking in the wall was filled with cement."
"The chinking of the ice cubes in the glass was the only sound in the room."
"He heard the chinking of coins as he dropped them into the piggy bank."
"The chinking of swords echoed through the battlefield."
"We could hear the chinking of glasses coming from the bar next door."
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Word Game Points

Is CHINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chinking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHINKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CHINKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chinking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHINKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CHINKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chinking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHINKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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