Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A chine; a crack.

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  • verb Present participle of chine.

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Examples

  • AVERA: Yes, that appears to be a possible component from possibly the wing chining area or possible even up in the very early part of the premodulary area, but most likely this leading triangular section of the wing, which is curved, the part here on the orbiter model that is painted black.

    CNN Transcript Feb 2, 2003 2003

  • What with 'chining [2] and hoeing and ploughing and drill,

    Sagittulae, Random Verses Edward Woodley Bowling

  • Her eyes appeared in two narrow slits, between swollen chining cushions without brows; similarly swollen and gleaming were her cheeks, nose, lips, and mouth, and she spoke with difficulty, probably having the same swelling within her mouth.

    Leo Tolstoy: Childhood and Early Manhood 1906

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