Chip
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British pronunciation/t‌ʃˈɪp/
American pronunciation/ˈtʃɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "chip"

to chip
01

to break a small piece off something

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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.
The rock climber used a hammer to chip handholds into the sheer cliff face.
02

to develop a small break or fracture at the edge or on the surface

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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.
The rock formations along the coastline have chipped due to the constant pounding of waves.
03

to remove or break off small fragments from a solid material to give it a specific shape

Transitive: to chip solid material
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The carpenter chipped the wood into smaller pieces to fit them together for the project.
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.
04

(in sports) to make a short, high-arching shot or pass

Transitive: to chip a sports ball
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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

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

chip definition and meaning
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The chip controls the phone's processing speed.
Engineers developed a new chip for faster computing.
The computer stopped working due to a damaged chip.
02

a thin slice of potato that is fried or baked until crispy and served as a snack

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She enjoyed munching on a chip while watching her favorite show.
He reached for a chip, savoring the salty flavor as he relaxed.
The kids loved snacking on cheese-flavored chips during the picnic.
03

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

04

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

05

the act of chipping something

06

(golf) a low running approach shot

07

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

08

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

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

10

a long, usually thin piece of potato cooked in oil

11

a piece of dried bovine dung

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