pip

//pɪp//
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Noun

pipSingular
pipsPlural
1

A small hard seed found in certain fruits such as apples, oranges, or grapes.

Be careful not to swallow the pips when eating grapes.

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Noun

pipSingular
pipsPlural
1

A spot or symbol on a playing card, die, or domino indicating its value.

The five of hearts has five pips on it.

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Noun

pipSingular
pipsPlural
1

A short high-pitched sound, especially one used as a time signal on radio.

Please leave your message after the pip.

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Verb

pipInfinitive
pipsPresent tense
pippedPast tense
pippedPast participle
pippingPresent participle
pipsThird-person singular
1

To defeat someone narrowly or at the last moment.

She was pipped at the finish line by her rival.

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