chip
//tʃɪp//
Noun
A small piece that has been broken or cut off from something larger
A chip of wood fell off when he cut the board.
A thin slice of potato that has been fried until crisp (especially in American English)
I bought a bag of chips at the store.
A small electronic component containing integrated circuits, used in computers and other devices
This computer has a powerful chip that makes it run very fast.
A counter or token used in gambling games to represent money
He placed his chips on the roulette table.
A damaged area where a small piece has broken off from a hard surface
There's a chip in this plate.
Verb
To break or cut a small piece from something
I chipped the edge of the plate while washing it.
To damage something by breaking off a small piece from its edge or surface
I chipped the plate when I dropped it.