3 entries under this word

Chip

Chĭp, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p., CHIPPED (chĭpt); p. pr. & vb. n. CHIPPING.] [H. Ger. kippen, to cut off the edge, to clip, pare, M. H. Ger. kippe, sickle, chopping-knife.] To cut into small pieces or chips; to diminish by cutting away a little at a time, or in small pieces; to hew. Shak.

Chĭp, v. i.

verbintransitive

To break or fly off in small pieces.

Chĭp, n.

noun

n. [From the verb. See supra.]

A piece of wood, stone, or other substance, separated by an ax, chisel, or any cutting instrument.
A fragment or piece broken off; a small piece.