English Word · Intermediate
chinkle
A turn or kink in a rope
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɪŋkl̩/
Meaning
A turn or kink in a rope.
Example
The rope developed a chinkle that made it difficult to pull through the pulley.
The rope developed a chinkle that made it difficult to pull through the pulley.
Practice tips
- Practice chinkle out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.