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to chip
01
scheggiare, scalfire
to break a small piece off something
Transitive
Example
He chipped a tooth while biting down on a hard piece of candy.
The woodworker needed to chip small sections from the block to achieve the desired shape.
When removing tiles, it 's essential to chip the grout to avoid damaging the underlying surface.
02
scheggiare, scalfire
to develop a small break or fracture at the edge or on the surface
Intransitive
Example
The rock formations along the coastline have chipped due to the constant pounding of waves.
The paint on the old wooden door chipped after years of exposure to the elements.
The edges of the ceramic plate chipped over time, making it look worn.
03
scheggiare, frammentare
to remove or break off small fragments from a solid material to give it a specific shape
Transitive: to chip solid material
Example
The mason chipped the bricks to the desired size for the construction project.
The chef chipped the chocolate into small chunks to use as garnish for the dessert.
The carpenter chipped the wood into smaller pieces to fit them together for the project.
04
cappare, colpire a pallonetto
(in sports) to make a short, high-arching shot or pass
Transitive: to chip a sports ball
Example
The soccer player chipped the ball over the goalkeeper 's head and into the net for a goal.
The golfer expertly chipped the ball onto the green, landing it close to the hole.
In tennis, she chipped a delicate lob over her opponent 's head, winning the point.
Chip
01
chip
a very small piece of semiconductor, used to make a complicated electronic circuit or integrated circuit
02
chip
a thin slice of potato that is fried or baked until crispy and served as a snack
Example
The salty chip was the perfect accompaniment to her cold drink.
He reached for a chip, savoring the salty flavor as he relaxed.
She enjoyed munching on a chip while watching her favorite show.
03
galleggiante triangolare, chip in legno
a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line
04
frammento, scaglia
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
05
chip, scheggia
the act of chipping something
06
chip, approccio
(golf) a low running approach shot
07
numero primo, intero primo
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
08
gettone, chip
a small, round, flat object, usually made of plastic or clay, that represents a certain amount of money or value and is used for betting and wagering
09
scalfittura, chip
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
10
patatina, chips
a long, usually thin piece of potato cooked in oil
11
letame secco, dung secco
a piece of dried bovine dung
Esempio
He chipped a tooth while biting down on a hard piece of candy.
The woodworker needed to chip small sections from the block to achieve the desired shape.
When removing tiles, it's essential to chip the grout to avoid damaging the underlying surface.
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