English Explanatory Dictionary

chank

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The large spiral shell of several species of sea conch, much used in making bangles, especially Turbinella pyrum.
verb
  1. To eat noisily; to champ or chomp.
noun
  1. chink.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃæŋk/ [ˈt͡ʃʰæŋk] /ˈt͡ʃeɪ̯ŋk/ [ˈt͡ʃʰeɪ̯ŋk] /ˈt͡ʃɛ̃ŋk/ [ˈt͡ʃʰɛ̃ŋk]

Word forms

chank chanks chanquo chonk chunk chanking chanked

Etymology

From Sanskrit शङ्ख (śaṅkha).

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