Small fragment or piece, often from a larger object
“The chipping from the broken vase was scattered across the floor.”
Present participle for to knock or cut pieces off (a hard material)
“It took three or four weekends to chip enough stone for one weekend's block laying.”
Present participle for to damage or disfigure a surface by creating a hole or mark in it
“If you do accidentally chip the surface of your guitar, take it to a professional luthier to repair the damage.”
Present participle for to make or shape by cutting a hard material such as wood
Present participle for to come or fall away from a surface in flakes
Present participle for to chop or cut into very small pieces
Present participle for to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
Present participle for to blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
(of a small bird or an insect) Present participle for to make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
Present participle for to hit very hard
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