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Vocabulary Entry
chip
|noun • verb • noun
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N
noun
A small piece or fragment of something.
Example Sentences
"He picked up a chip from the floor."
"The cookie had a few chocolate chips in it."
"After the accident, there was a chip in the car's paint."
V
verb
To break or cause to break into small pieces.
Example Sentences
"Be careful not to chip the glass."
"She chipped the paint while moving the furniture."
"The children chipped away at the ice with their shovels."
N
noun
A small electronic component used in computers and other devices.
Example Sentences
"The new phone has a faster processing chip."
"He replaced the faulty chip in his computer."
"Many modern devices use a microchip for efficient operation."