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| − | A '''chink''' is a small hole, as in [[armor]], which allows a weapon to penetrate. The word ''chink'' is often figuratively used to describe holes, gaps, or flaws in other things, such as an argument (see [[logical fallacy]]). | + | A '''chink''' is a small hole, as in [[armor]], which allows a weapon to penetrate. The word ''chink'' is often figuratively used to describe holes, gaps, or flaws in other things, such as an argument (see [[logical fallacy]]). It is also a racial slur to people of Chinese origin. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 15:54, February 7, 2008
A chink is a small hole, as in armor, which allows a weapon to penetrate. The word chink is often figuratively used to describe holes, gaps, or flaws in other things, such as an argument (see logical fallacy). It is also a racial slur to people of Chinese origin.