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A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. +

A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.

(gambling) A token used in place of cash.

A medallion.

(dated) A sovereign {{gl|the coin}}.

(Q80831)(electronics) A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate; a microchip. +

(electronics) A hybrid device mounted in a substrate, containing electronic circuitry and miniaturised mechanical, chemical or biochemical devices.

(in the plural) A deep-fried strip of potato; see also usage note at french fries. +

(in the plural) A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, a crisp; occasionally a similar fried slice of another vegetable or dried fruit. +

{{n-g|A type of shot in various sports.}}

(such as soccer) A shot during which the ball travels more predominantly upwards than in a regular shot, as to clear an obstacle.

(tennis) A light shot with a downward slice, usually played from close to the net.

(golf) A low shot, usually played at short range around and onto a green, intended to travel a short distance through the air and roll the remainder of the way towards the hole.

(cue sports) A very light shot that hits the cue ball so softly that it barely moves an object ball into a pocket without the cue ball going in as well.

(curling) A takeout that hits a rock at an angle.

A dried piece of dung, often used as fuel.

(northern) A receptacle, usually for strawberries or other fruit. +

(gastronomy) A small, near-conical piece of food added in baking.

A small rectangle of colour printed on coated paper for colour selection and matching. A virtual equivalent in software applications.

(nautical) The triangular piece of wood attached to the log line.

(historical) Wood or Cuban palm leaf split into slips, or straw plaited in a special manner, for making hats or bonnets.

(derogatory) Anything dried up, withered, or without flavour.

The smallest amount; a whit or jot.

To chop or cut into small pieces.

To break small pieces from.

To become chipped.

(sports) To strike or play (the ball or other implement) as a chip shot.

(such as soccer) To beat (an opposing player) by use of a chip shot, such as by looping the ball over the head of the opposing goalkeeper.

(cue sports) To move (a ball) a relatively short distance by means of an oblique contact.

(informal) To fit (an animal) with a microchip.

(automotive) To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.

(often with "in") To ante (up).

(often with "in") To contribute.

(to chip at) To make fun of.

To leave.