chinking

ˈtʃɪŋkɪŋ
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Translation of chinking into German,

Noun

1.

sound

Rare
sound made when objects lightly strike each other
Rare
Klimpern Klingen Klingeln
  • We heard the chinking of coins in his pocket.Wir hörten das Klimpern von Münzen in seiner Tasche.
2.

construction

TECH.US
material used to fill gaps between logs in a wall
TECH.US
Fugenmaterial Dämmmaterial Füllmaterial Ausfachungsmaterial
  • The workers applied chinking between the logs of the cabin.Die Arbeiter brachten Fugenmaterial zwischen den Stämmen der Hütte an.

Adjective

1.

sound

Rare
making a light metallic sound
Rare
  • The chinking coins echoed in the quiet room.Die klingenden Münzen hallten im stillen Raum wider.
2.

construction

TECH.
related to filling gaps or cracks
TECH.
dichtende abdichtende
  • The chinking material was essential for the log cabin.Das Dichtungsmaterial war für die Blockhütte unerlässlich.
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Synonyms and analogies of chinking in English

Examples of chinking in a sentence

  • I recognized the chinking of keys as she walked up the stairs.
  • They mixed sand and lime to make chinking for the restored log house.
  • Fresh chinking sealed the cracks and kept winter wind out of the cabin.
  • The chinking sound of the keys was unmistakable.
  • Chinking chains could be heard from the distance.
  • Proper chinking prevents drafts in the winter.
chink
tʃɪŋk
Noun
1.

sound

slight metallic sound like clinking
Klimpern
  • The coins made a chink as they fell.Die Münzen machten ein Klimpern, als sie fielen.
2.

security

vulnerability or flaw in a system
  • There's a chink in their defense strategy.Es gibt eine Schwachstelle in ihrer Verteidigungsstrategie.
3.

building

small patch of light through an opening
Lichtspalt Lichtstreifen
  • A chink of light appeared under the door.Unter der Tür erschien ein Lichtspalt.
4.

ethnicity

Slang
offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
Slang
Schlitzauge nbeleidigender Begriff für chinesische Person
  • The word 'chink' is an offensive term for a person of Chinese descent.Das Wort ‚Schimpfwort für Chinesen‘ ist ein beleidigender Begriff für eine Person chinesischer Abstammung.
5.

gap

narrow opening or crack in a surface
Spalt Riss mRitze f
  • Light shone through the chink in the wall.Licht schien durch den Spalt in der Wand.
Verb
1.

sound

intr.
make a slight sharp sound
intr.
  • The glasses chinked as they toasted to their success..Die Gläser klirrten, als sie auf ihren Erfolg anstießen
2.

seal

tr.Dated
fill small openings with material
tr.Dated
  • They chink the gaps between the logs.Sie verstopfen die Lücken zwischen den Baumstämmen.

Expressions with chink: examples in English and translations in German

Schwachstelle
Schwachpunkt
His arrogance is the chink in his armour.
Schwachstelle
Achillesferse
The security system's chink in the armor was the outdated software.
Schwachpunkt
The team's defense had a chink in the armour.
Lichtspalt
Lichtstreif
A chink of light shone through the curtains.
Achillesferse
Schwachstelle
Despite his confidence, his impatience was the chink in armour.
Verwundbarkeit
Schwachstelle
His arrogance was the chink in his armor during negotiations.

Translations of "chinking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasKlirrennn.

The chinking of keys in the lock announced his arrival home.

Das Klirren der Schlüssel im Schloss kündigte seine Heimkehr an.

The chinking glass from the busy café created a lively atmosphere for the customers.

Das Klirren der Gläser aus dem belebten Café schuf eine lebhafte Atmosphäre für die Kunden.

klingenden

His thoughts wandered with every chinking note coming from the piano in the background.

Seine Gedanken schweiften bei jedem klingenden Ton, der aus dem Klavier im Hintergrund kam.

Children's laughter blended with the chinking sounds of their toys scattered on the ground.

Kindergesang mischte sich mit den klingenden Geräuschen ihrer auf dem Boden verstreuten Spielsachen.

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Other translations for chinking:

  • Klingeln

chinking: Examples and translations in context

The chinking of the ice cubes in the drink made it look extra refreshing.

Das Klirren der Eiswürfel im Getränk machte es noch erfrischender.

The chinking of swords filled the air as the battle ensued.

Das Klirren von Schwertern erfüllte die Luft, während die Schlacht tobte.

Dull drumming, the chinking of swords and the distant sounds of the minstrels come through to one's ear.

Dumpfes Trommeln, das Klirren von Schwertern und die fernen Töne der Spielleute dringen an das Ohr.

As the train traveled, the chinking noises from the compartments created a rhythmic tune.

Als der Zug fuhr, erzeugten die klingenden Geräusche aus den Abteilen eine rhythmische Melodie.

The chinking light fixtures added a festive touch to the holiday decorations in the hall.

Die klingenden Lichterketten fügten den Festtagsdekorationen im Saal einen festlichen Touch hinzu.

During the concert, the chinking cymbals added a vibrant energy to the music.

Während des Konzerts verliehen die klingenden Becken der Musik eine lebendige Energie.

She smiled at the chinking noise that echoed from the grandparents' old fishing gear.

Sie lächelte bei dem klingenden Geräusch, das von der Angelrute der Großeltern widerhallte.

Amidst the silence, the chinking of tiny bells signaled the start of the celebration.

Inmitten der Stille signalisierten die klingenden kleinen Glocken den Beginn der Feier.

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