"chip" meaning in English

See chip in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /tʃɪp/ Audio: en-us-chip.ogg [US] Forms: chip [singular], chips [plural]
enPR: chĭp Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A small piece that is broken off of a larger object.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-cmmPzr8c
  2. A damaged area of a surface where a chip has broken off.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-aoCxRyez
  3. A token that is used in place of cash when gambling.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-SKNRP1Ca
  4. A small circuit used in certain electronic devices.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-cgw4bYxu
  5. A thin, baked or fried piece of vegetable, usually potato. Tags: US
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-eopSXcLW
  6. A fried strip of potato, similar to French fries. Tags: Australia, New-Zealand, UK
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-ng~nYUWH
  7. A shot where the ball goes up more than a regular shot.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-RzESF2Wi Categories (other): Sports
  8. A takeout that hits a rock at an angle.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-3YiAV828
  9. A dried piece of dung that is used as fuel.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-NbwSlULV
  10. A container that is usually used for holding strawberries or other fruit.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-noun-oSEUL27f

Verb

IPA: /tʃɪp/ Audio: en-us-chip.ogg [US] Forms: chip [canonical], chips [third-person, singular], chipped [past], chipped [past, participle], chipping [present, participle]
enPR: chĭp Head templates: {{verb|chip|p}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To break an object into small pieces.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-verb-cpK9Xv5u
  2. To break small pieces off of an object.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-verb-UWf2wocT
  3. To play a shot where the ball goes mostly upwards instead of forwards.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-verb-1~c1i2DJ
  4. To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-verb-6aYweEQt
  5. To become chipped.
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-verb-uOuzmiAM Categories (other): Verbs
  6. Often with "in", to ante (up).
    Sense id: simple-chip-en-verb-n-TYCk-D Categories (other): Verbs
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        {
          "text": "poker chip"
        },
        {
          "text": "This chip is worth $1."
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        {
          "text": "computer chip"
        }
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        {
          "text": "potato chips"
        },
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          "text": "tortilla chips"
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        "A shot where the ball goes up more than a regular shot."
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        "A takeout that hits a rock at an angle."
      ],
      "id": "simple-chip-en-noun-3YiAV828",
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        "countable",
        "curling"
      ]
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        "A dried piece of dung that is used as fuel."
      ],
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        "countable"
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        "A container that is usually used for holding strawberries or other fruit."
      ],
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        "countable",
        "northern New Zealand"
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        "To play a shot where the ball goes mostly upwards instead of forwards."
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        "To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power."
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          "text": "This varnish chips easily."
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