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A narrow opening, typically one that admits light
“It was the will that shaped and stiffened character, shouldered moral responsibility, and opened up the narrowest chink of freedom in the solid wall of scientific determinism.”
A vulnerability or weak point
A ringing metallic sound
A weakness, shortcoming or failing
Chinese or Chinaman
Chinky
A ray or shaft of light
A short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming smartly into contact
Make or cause to make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, as of glasses or coins striking together
“I recently fixed an old favorite - it worked fine, but didn't chink when you opened it.”
To make or cause to make a short, sharp clicking sound
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