chip

//tʃɪp//
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Noun

chipSingular
chipsPlural
1

A small piece that has been broken or cut off from something larger

A chip of wood fell off when he cut the board.

2

A thin slice of potato that has been fried until crisp (especially in American English)

I bought a bag of chips at the store.

3

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.

4

A counter or token used in gambling games to represent money

He placed his chips on the roulette table.

5

A damaged area where a small piece has broken off from a hard surface

There's a chip in this plate.

Verb

1

To break or cut a small piece from something

I chipped the edge of the plate while washing it.

2

To damage something by breaking off a small piece from its edge or surface

I chipped the plate when I dropped it.

Synonym

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