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Definition of chipped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
damagedhaving one or more small pieces missing
- The vase was chipped after it fell.
2.
technologyTECH. having had a microchip fittedTECH.
- The dog is chipped for identification.
3.
automotiveTECH. UK having had the engine management system upgradedTECH. UK
- The car is chipped for better performance.
Expressions with chipped
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thinly sliced salted and dried beef
Chipped beef is often served on toast.
Origin of chipped
Old English, cippian (to cut or pare)
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Examples of chipped in a sentence
She noticed the chipped edge of the plate. All the pets in the shelter are chipped. The chipped cat was quickly returned to its owner. His chipped vehicle outperformed the others on the track. A chipped engine can significantly boost a car's speed.
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- French:ébréché, pucé, ...
- German:angeschlagen, gechipt, ...
- Italian:scheggiato, chippato, ...
- Spanish:desportillado, microchipeado, ...
- Portuguese:lascado, chipado, ...
- Chinese:有缺口的, 装有芯片的, ...
- Japanese:欠けた, チップ入りの, ...
- Arabic:مُتَكَسِّر, مُزَوَّد بِشَرِيحَة, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁבוּר בַּקָּצֶה, מְמוּשׁבָּב, ...
- Russian:с отколотым краем, чипированный, ...
- Ukrainian:відколотий, зачіпований, ...
- Hindi:किरचा हुआ, चिपयुक्त, ...
Definition of chip - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fragmentsmall piece broken from a larger object
- He picked up a chip of wood from the floor.
2.
foodUS thin, crisp, fried slice of potatoUS
- She ate a chip with her sandwich.
3.
technologysmall piece of silicon with electronic circuits
- The computer's chip was upgraded for better performance.
4.
damagedamaged area where a small piece is missing
- There is a chip in the vase.
5.
gamblingtoken used in place of cash in games
- He bet all his chips on the final hand.
6.
gameTECH. shot in sports that travels upwardsTECH.
- He made a chip shot over the defender's head.
Verb
1.
cuttingtr./intr. cut or break a small piece off somethingtr./intr.
- He chipped a piece off the block of ice..
2.
damageintr. become chipped or have small pieces broken offintr.
- The paint on the wall chipped easily.
3.
contributingtr./intr. UK contribute money or resourcestr./intr. UK
- Everyone chipped in for the gift.
4.
technologytr. fit an animal with a microchiptr.
- They chipped the dog for identification.
5.
sportstr./intr. TECH. strike a ball lightly so it arcs over defenderstr./intr. TECH.
- He chipped the ball over the goalkeeper.
Images of chip
small piece broken from a larger object 
thin, crisp, fried slice of potato 
small piece of silicon with electronic circuits 
token used in place of cash in games
Expressions with chip
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remove small pieces from something
He chipped away the stone to shape the sculpture.
contribute money or effort to a cause
Everyone decided to chip in for the gift.
remove a small piece from something solid
He chipped off a piece of the old paint.
cause something to have chips or cracks
The vase was chipped up during the move.
remove small pieces from something
He chipped away at the stone to create a sculpture.
someone who closely resembles one of their parents in traits or behavior
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
something used as leverage in negotiations
The hostages were used as a bargaining chip.
bargaining tool in discussions
They offered the land as a negotiating chip to settle the dispute.
gradually reduce or weaken something
She chipped at the workload over the weekend.
defensive attitude due to past grievances
She has a chip on her shoulder about her upbringing.
tendency to be easily offended
She always seems to have a chip on her shoulder, taking everything personally.
container used to serve chips in restaurants
The waiter brought a chip basket filled with hot fries.
small piece of chocolate used in baking
She added chocolate chips to the cookie dough..
cookie with small pieces of chocolate
I love having a chocolate chip cookie with milk.
type of potato chip cooked in small batches
I prefer kettle chips because they are crunchier.
flavor of ice cream with mint and chocolate pieces
I love mint chocolate chip ice cream on hot days.
thin slice of potato fried until crisp
I love eating potato chips during movies.
crispy snack made from shrimp and starch
I love eating shrimp chips with my lunch.
shop selling fish and chips
We stopped at the chip shop for dinner.
chips served with curry sauce
I ordered a curry chip for lunch.
shop selling fried fish and chips for take-away
We grabbed dinner from the local fish and chip shop.
small disk used in gambling to represent money
He placed a poker chip on the table.
crunchy snack made from fried corn tortillas
She dipped a tortilla chip into the salsa.
small piece of wood made by cutting or chipping
He swept up the wood chip from the floor.
Origin of chip
Old English, cipp (small piece of wood)
Examples of chip in a sentence
She found a chip of stone in her shoe. He grabbed a chip from the bowl. The chip crunched loudly as he bit into it. The smartphone's chip was designed for faster processing. Engineers developed a new chip to enhance device efficiency. A chip on the windshield spread overnight.
The plate has a small chip near its rim. The casino provided chips for the poker game. He collected chips as souvenirs from different casinos. Her chip cleared the bunker and landed softly. He played a chip onto the green from rough grass. She chipped a nail while opening the can. The sculptor chipped away at the marble block. The vase chipped when it fell off the shelf. Be careful not to chip the glass edges. They chipped in to support the charity. We all chipped in to buy a new sofa. Farmers often chip livestock for tracking purposes. Veterinarians recommend chipping pets for safety. She chipped the ball onto the green with precision. The player expertly chipped the ball into the hole.
View all translations of chip
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- French:éclat, ébrécher, ...
- German:Splitter, abbrechen, ...
- Italian:frammento, rompere, ...
- Spanish:trozo, romper, ...
- Portuguese:pedaço, lascar, ...
- Chinese:碎片, 切下, ...
- Japanese:木片, 削る, ...
- Arabic:رُقاقَة, كَسَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁבָב, לְשַׁבֵּר, ...
- Russian:щепка, отколоть, ...
- Ukrainian:чіп, відбити, ...
- Hindi:टुकड़ा, टुकड़ा करना, ...
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