Definition
Definition of chips - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
foodthin slices of potato fried until crispy
- I love eating chips with my sandwich.
2.
materialsmall pieces of wood or stone
- The sculptor brushed away the chips from the statue.
3.
gamblingcounters used in gambling games
- He bet all his chips on one hand in poker..
4.
technologysmall electronic components in devices
- The computer's performance improved with new chips.
Images of chips
thin slices of potato fried until crispy 
counters used in gambling games 
small electronic components in devices
Expressions with chips
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a critical situation with a lot at stake
When the chips are down, true leaders emerge.
die or pass away
He cashed in his chips peacefully in his sleep.
costs very little money, often surprisingly affordable
These shoes are cheap as chips!
die or pass away
He cashed in your chips peacefully in his sleep.
be dead or finished with no chance of recovery
After the accident, he has had his chips.
accumulate wealth or resources
He worked hard to stack the chips and secure his future.
be defeated or fail completely
After the last round, he had his chips.
snack with tortilla chips and melted cheese
We ordered chips and cheese at the restaurant.
fried fish served with french fries
Fish and chips is a classic British dish.
long thin pieces of fried potato
She ordered a burger with finger chips.
tokens used in gambling games
He exchanged his money for game chips at the casino.
thick-cut potato fries served with steak
I ordered steak chips with my grilled steak.
basic menu with chips in every dish
The diner offered chips with everything, lacking variety.
fried potato strips served hot
We ordered hot chips with our burgers.
used to describe moments when pressure or urgency is highest
When the chips are down, she always stays calm.
low in price but good quality
These shoes are as cheap as chips and last a long time.
die or end involvement completely
After the accident, he called in his chips.
having a lot of money or wealth
After the lottery win, he's really in the chips.
accumulate resources or assets
She managed to stack chips through smart investments.
something insignificant or unimportant
The money he lost is small potatoes and chips compared to his total wealth.
food that was cooked the previous day
I had yesterday's fish and chips for lunch.
be very angry or upset about something
He was spitting chips when he heard the news.
Origin of chips
Unknown
Terms with chips included in their meaning
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serving container
container used to serve chips in restaurants
food
shop selling fish and chips
damage
cause something to have chips or cracks
food shop
shop selling fish and chips
machinery
machine that reduces wood to chips
food
chips served with curry sauce
british food
shop selling fried fish and chips for take-away
food
restaurant specializing in fried fish and chips
computer accessory
small portable data-storing stick using flash chips
food
tortilla chips served with various toppings
Irish dish
fast food dish with chicken, chips, and spices
games
betting all one's chips in poker
food truck
mobile truck selling fried foods like chips
scottish meal
fish and chips meal, especially in Scotland
technology
plant producing semiconductor chips
fish-and-chip shop
shop selling fish and chips
Ireland
shop selling fried fish and chips
computer hardware
circuit board containing memory chips
tree removal
machine that grinds tree stumps into chips using a rotating disc
sports
player who chips the ball in sports
gambling
collect chips and cash out in gambling
cooking
wire basket for frying potato chips
food
type of cookie with chocolate chips
poker
chips in the pot from folded players
Examples of chips in a sentence
Chips are a popular snack at picnics. Wood chips covered the workshop floor. Stone chips flew from the wall. She carefully counted her chips before placing a bet. The casino provided free chips to new players. The smartphone's chips were upgraded for better speed.
Chips in the device control its main functions.
View all translations of chips
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- French:chips, copeaux, ...
- German:Chips, Späne, ...
- Italian:patatine, schegge, ...
- Spanish:papas fritas, esquirlas, ...
- Portuguese:batatas fritas, lascas, ...
- Chinese:薯片, 碎屑, ...
- Japanese:ポテトチップス, 削りくず, ...
- Arabic:شيبس, نُشارة, ...
- Hebrew:צ׳ִיפְּס, שְׁבָבִים, ...
- Russian:чипсы, щепки, ...
- Ukrainian:чіпси, тріски, ...
- Hindi:चिप्स, छीलन, ...
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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