nounπShareA small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material."The painter removed loose chips of old paint from the wall before applying the new coat. "partmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off."This cup has a chip in it."materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(games) A token used in place of cash."At the poker game last night, everyone exchanged their money for colorful chips to start playing. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sovereign (the coin)."My grandfather always keeps a few gold chips hidden in his old coin collection. "valuefinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate."The computer technician carefully handled the new chips, knowing they were vital components in the motherboard. "electronicscomputingtechnologydevicetechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hybrid device mounted in a substrate, containing electronic circuitry and miniaturised mechanical, chemical and/or biochemical devices."The new medical device uses bio-chips to quickly analyze blood samples for diseases. "electronicsdevicetechnologymachinecomputingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially in the plural) A fried strip of potato of square or rectangular cross-section; a french fry."Do you want sauce or mayonnaise on your chips?"foodvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially in the plural) A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, or sometimes another vegetable; a crisp."I like to eat chips with my sandwich for lunch. "foodvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shot during which the ball travels more predominantly upwards than in a regular shot, as to clear an obstacle."The golfer used his wedge to play a high chips over the sand trap and onto the green. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA takeout that hits a rock at an angle."The pool player was frustrated; his chips kept hitting the edge of the pocket and bouncing out. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dried piece of dung, often used as fuel."During the cold winter months, the villagers gathered chips from the fields to burn for warmth in their stoves. "fuelmaterialsubstanceagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(northern) A receptacle, usually for strawberries or other fruit."We picked so many strawberries that we filled three chips with them. "fruitutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small, near-conical piece of food added in baking."My daughter loves to add chocolate chips to her pancake batter before baking it on the griddle. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small rectangle of colour printed on coated paper for colour selection and matching. A virtual equivalent in software applications."The paint store had a large selection of color chips to help customers choose the right shade of green for their kitchen. "colorcomputingtechnologyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe triangular piece of wood attached to the log line.""The sailor carefully inspected the log line, making sure all the chips were securely fastened for accurate speed measurement." "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWood or Cuban palm leaf split into slips, or straw plaited in a special manner, for making hats or bonnets."The artisan carefully wove the chips of palm leaf together to form the brim of the sun hat. "materialstylewearagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything dried up, withered, or without flavour."The vegetables were chips, completely dried out and tasteless after being left in the sun all day. "foodconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low shot that travels further along the ground than it does in the air."From just off the green, her golf coach told her to use her 7-iron and hit chips that would roll close to the hole. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chop or cut into small pieces."The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch."foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break small pieces from."Be careful not to chip the paint."actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball."The striker saw the goalkeeper rushing out and cleverly chipped him, sending the ball floating over his head into the net. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power."He plans to chip his car's engine to get better performance on the track. "technologyvehicleelectronicsmachinetechnicalenergyfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become chipped."This varnish chips easily."appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often with "in") To ante (up).""Everyone needs to chip in five dollars for pizza." "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit (an animal) with a microchip."The veterinarian chips dogs and cats so they can be easily identified if they get lost. "animaltechnologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often with "in") to contribute.""Everyone in the class chips in a dollar to buy a thank-you gift for the teacher." "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(also, to chip at) To make fun of."My older brother always chips at me about my messy room. "attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA carpenter."The chips worked carefully on the new cabinets, ensuring each joint was perfect. "personjobworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading