좁고 긴 틈이나 갈라진 금.
A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light.
예문:
"Sunlight streamed through a chink in the shutters."
"He peered through a chink in the wooden fence."
좁은 틈새로 비쳐 드는 적은 양의 빛.
A small patch or beam of light that shines through a narrow opening.
예문:
"A chink of light appeared under the bedroom door."
"I could see a chink of blue sky through the clouds."
강한 기세나 방어 체계 속에 있는 작은 약점이나 허점.
A small but vulnerable flaw or weakness in something otherwise strong.
예문:
"The investigator found a chink in the suspect's alibi."
"His arrogance proved to be the only chink in his armor."
금속이나 유리가 부딪칠 때 나는 맑고 높은 소리.
A light, high-pitched ringing sound made by metal or glass.
예문:
"The chink of ice in the glass was the only sound in the room."
"I heard the chink of coins in his pocket as he walked."
금속이나 유리가 부딪쳐 짤랑거리는 소리를 내거나 내게 하다.
To make or cause to make a light, high-pitched ringing sound.
예문:
"The glasses chinked together as they made a toast."
"She chinked the keys against the table to get attention."
벽 따위의 갈라진 틈이나 구멍을 메워 막다.
To fill or plug up cracks or narrow openings, especially in a wall.
예문:
"The pioneers used mud to chink the logs of their cabin."
"You should chink those gaps before winter arrives."
동전이나 현금 형태의 돈을 속되게 이르는 말.
Money, especially in the form of coins or ready cash.
예문:
"He has plenty of chink in his pockets today."
"I'm a bit short of chink until my next paycheck."