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    chip - Dictionary definition and meaning for word chip

    Definition
    (noun) a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
    Synonyms : bit , flake , fleck , scrap
    Example Sentence
    • a bit of rock caught him in the eye
    Definition
    (noun) a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line Definition
    (noun) a piece of dried bovine dung
    Synonyms : buffalo chip , cow chip , cow dung
    Definition
    (noun) a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat Definition
    (noun) a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
    Synonyms : check
    Definition
    (noun) a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling
    Synonyms : poker chip
    Definition
    (noun) electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit Definition
    (noun) (golf) a low running approach shot
    Synonyms : chip shot
    Definition
    (noun) the act of chipping something
    Synonyms : chipping , splintering
    Definition
    (verb) break off (a piece from a whole)
    Example Sentence
    • Her tooth chipped
    Definition
    (verb) cut a nick into
    Synonyms : nick
    Definition
    (verb) play a chip shot Definition
    (verb) form by chipping
    Example Sentence
    • They chipped their names in the stone
    Definition
    (verb) break a small piece off from
    Synonyms : break off , cut off , knap
    Example Sentence
    • chip the glass
    • chip a tooth
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for chip

remember uncle "chips"

nailpolish chips after 3-4 days=> small pieces splinter off

When I think about "chip", I would think about chocolate chip which is a very small piece.


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