to chip
Third Person
chips
Present Participle
chipping
Past Tense
chipped
Past Participle
chipped
1
to break a small piece off something
transitive
- The woodworker needed to chip small sections from the block to achieve the desired shape.
- When removing tiles, it's essential to chip the grout to avoid damaging the underlying surface.
- The rock climber used a hammer to chip handholds into the sheer cliff face.
- He chipped a tooth while biting down on a hard piece of candy.
Synonyms:
2
to develop a small break or fracture at the edge or on the surface
- The paint on the old wooden door chipped after years of exposure to the elements.
- The edges of the ceramic plate chipped over time, making it look worn.
- The rock formations along the coastline have chipped due to the constant pounding of waves.
- The plaster on the ceiling began to chip, revealing the underlying structure.
- The marble statue in the garden has chipped in several places, showing signs of weathering.
3
to remove or break off small fragments from a solid material to give it a specific shape
transitive
- The carpenter chipped the wood into smaller pieces to fit them together for the project.
- The mason chipped the bricks to the desired size for the construction project.
- The chef chipped the chocolate into small chunks to use as garnish for the dessert.
- He chipped the stone with a chisel to form a smooth surface for the pathway.
- She chipped the ceramic tile to fit it neatly into the corner of the room.
4
(in sports) to make a short, high-arching shot or pass
transitive
- The soccer player chipped the ball over the goalkeeper's head and into the net for a goal.
- The golfer expertly chipped the ball onto the green, landing it close to the hole.
- In tennis, she chipped a delicate lob over her opponent's head, winning the point.
- The basketball player chipped the ball to his teammate, who caught it in mid-air and made the basket.
- The hockey player chipped the puck past the defenseman and raced down the ice.