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trinky

nounnature

small narrow groove or tight passage

a small, narrow channel or groove in the ground or between rocks; a tight passage

Example in use

Mind hoo ye step, there's a wee trinky atween the rocks.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/TRINK-ee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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