noun
Meaning 1
A turn or kink in a rope.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Standard Lemma guide
chinkle
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Pronunciation
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/ˈt͡ʃɪŋkl̩/
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rhymes with -ɪŋkəl
noun
Meaning 2
A ringing sound of low volume.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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verb
Meaning 3
To chink or jingle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, rare
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verb
Meaning 4
To tinkle or cause to tinkle; to produce a continued chinking sound with.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- He chinkled the coins in his pocket.
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History
Etymology
Variation of kinkle.
From chink + -le.