Idiom idiom
chink up
Meaning
To fill cracks in something, for example a wall.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“We need to chink up the gaps in the wall.”
“Before winter arrives, you should chink up the cracks in the cabin to keep the heat inside.”
“The old carpenter carefully worked to chink up the weathered logs, ensuring the structure remained sturdy against the harsh mountain winds.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026