Chinkle

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Definition

Chinkle is a noun meaning a turn or kink in a rope. As a verb, it can mean to jingle or produce a continued, low-volume tinkling or chinking sound.

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Meaning of chinkle

In its rope-related sense, a chinkle is a turn or kink in a rope. The word can also function as a verb for making or producing a continued chinking or tinkling sound, and as a noun for a quiet ringing sound.

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  1. Wiktionary: Chinkle definition