chip

/t‌ʃˈɪp/

/ˈtʃɪp/

[noun] [verb]

Chip

[NOUN]

a very small piece of semiconductor, used to make a complicated electronic circuit or integrated circuit

synonyms : micro chip

microchip

microprocessor chip

silicon chip

a piece of fried potato that is thin, round and crisp, eaten as a snack

synonyms : potato chip

a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

synonyms : bit

flake

fleck

scrap

the act of chipping something

synonyms : chipping

splintering

(golf) a low running approach shot

synonyms : chip shot

of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

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

synonyms : poker chip

a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

synonyms : check

a long, usually thin piece of potato cooked in oil

synonyms : fry

a piece of dried bovine dung

synonyms : buffalo chip

cow chip

cow dung

to chip

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to break a small piece off something

synonyms : break away

break off

chip off

come off

cut a nick into

synonyms : nick

break a small piece off from

synonyms : break off

cut off

knap

form by chipping

play a chip shot

Examples

1. The chip on their shoulder continues to grow.

2. The startup has had its chips and is now looking for ways to pivot.

3. The company has had its chips and is now on the verge of bankruptcy.

4. My grandfather loves chips but has to avoid them because they are too salty.

Nearby words

chip off the old block

chip pan

chipmunk

chipolata