chipping
chipping is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chipping is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchipping
- To chop or cut into small pieces.
Example: "The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch."
- To break small pieces from.
Example: "Be careful not to chip the paint."
- To 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.
- To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.
- To become chipped.
Example: "This varnish chips easily."
- (often with "in") To ante (up).
- To fit (an animal) with a microchip.
- (often with "in") to contribute.
Example: "Everyone needs to chip in £1 for George's leaving collection"
- (also, to chip at) To make fun of.
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