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Chink (Verb)

Fill the chinks of, as with caulking.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Seal the chinks in the old wooden door with a waterproof caulking compound to prevent water damage.
After the cold winter, fill the new chinks in the cabin's walls with silicone sealant to maintain its energy efficiency.
As the house settled over time, it was necessary to apply caulk to fill the chinks that had opened up between the window frames and the walls.
To prevent air drafts, homeowners should check for any chinks in their house's exterior and apply weatherstripping as needed around doors and windows.
By taking the time to caulk and fill the chinks around the old windows, homeowners can save on heating and cooling costs throughout the year.

Make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The intense sunlight chinked the newly applied paint on the wall.
The dry weather chinked the old wood, causing it to split further.
High temperatures chinked the ceramic tiles, making them more prone to damage.
The constant changes in temperature chinked the glass vase, weakening its structure.
Years of exposure to harsh weather chinked the mortar between the bricks.

Make or emit a high sound; "tinkling bells".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The old bicycle chain began to chink as it wrapped around the rusted gears.
Cool water flowed through the fountain and caused it to chink inside the stone walls.
When she lifted the broken glass, small sharp edges chink as they hit the tile floor.
Walking through the forest, sticks snapped beneath their feet and rocks chink on the stone path.
The horse's bridle started to chink in time with the rhythmic pounding of its hooves on the pavement.