Chip
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪp/
Chip (noun)
- a small, thin piece broken off something, like wood or glass.
- a thin slice of potato that is fried until crispy.
- a small piece of silicon with electronic circuits used in computers.
Examples
- He found a chip of wood on the floor.
- A chip of glass was stuck in her shoe.
Common collocations: wood chip, paint chip, potato chip, crispy chip, microchip
Chip (verb)
- to break a small piece off something.
Examples
- He chipped the edge of the plate.
- She accidentally chipped her tooth.