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Glossary: Chinks

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Chinks

Chinks - Chinks are leather leg coverings worn by cowboys and cowgirls for protection against brush, kicks, rope burns, and other hazards inherent to a cowboy lifestyle.

Chinks are similar to chaps. Both chinks and chaps are buckled around the waist and are open in the back so a rider’s seat is not covered. Chinks, however, are shorter than chaps, stopping somewhere between the knee and ankle instead of running the full length of the leg. Chinks are also usually designed to be fairly open behind the leg, whereas chaps, depending on the type of chap and their design, might be fully enclosed behind the leg. The fringe on chinks is also usually longer and more prominent than fringe found on chaps.

Whether a cowboy or cowgirl chooses to wear chinks or chaps is a decision sometimes based on weather (chinks are more commonly worn in warm weather), style associated with certain locales, or personal preference.

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Chinks

Pronouncing Chinks

"Chinks" is pronounced with a hard "ch" sound as in "cherry" or "chipmunk." In contrast, "chaps" is pronounced with a soft "ch" which means it is pronounced "shaps."

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