Read the dictionary definition of chink. All definitions for this word.
1. a short light metallic sound
2. a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
3. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
4. make cracks or chinks in
1. The heat checked the paint
5. fill the chinks of, as with caulking
6. make or emit a high sound
1. tinkling bells