Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: chip
IPA transcription: [tʃ'ɪp]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: bit, chip, flake, fleck, scrap
    Meaning: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye"
  • Synonyms: chip
    Meaning: a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: chip, chip_off, come_off, break_away, break_off
    Meaning: break off (a piece from a whole); "Her tooth chipped"
  • Synonyms: nick, chip
    Meaning: cut a nick into
Usage examples
  • No answer from Chip.
  • Chip looked straight ahead.
  • Chip closed his lips tightly to keep in something impolite.
  • Chip!" came the warning of the Cardinal, as he flew to his mate.
  • Chip jerked his horse to a stand-still and half turned in the saddle.
  • Then it was that Chip's native chivalry and self-mastery were put to test.
  • In the sumac he uttered not the faintest "Chip!" that might attract attention.
  • As Chip raced away over the prairie, he discovered a new and puzzling kink in his temper.
  • "Clip, clip," came the sound of the planter, as Abram's dear old figure trudged up the hill. "Chip!
  • She was standing on the porch drawing on her gauntlets when Chip returned, leading Concho by the bridle.