Chink and Chime

Chink

Chink verb - To make a repeated sharp light ringing sound.
Usage example: in the breeze the flag's chain chinked against the flagpole
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Synonyms for Chink

Chime and chink are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chime" instead the word "Chink" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: chin, chinked, chinking

Chime

Chime verb - To make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates.
Usage example: the doorbell chimed just as we were sitting down to eat

Chink and chime are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chink" instead the word "Chime" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: chimed, chiming

How words are described

little little chink little chime
tiny tiny chink tiny chime
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