Meaning & Definition of word "Chipping"
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Chipping
/ˈtʃɪpɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. A process in sports, especially golf, of hitting the ball with a short, controlled stroke.
- Example: His chipping has improved significantly since he started practicing regularly.
- 2. Small pieces or fragments that have been chipped off from something.
- Example: There were many chippings of paint on the floor after he scraped the wall.
verb:
- 1. The act of breaking off or removing small pieces from a surface.
- Example: The carpenter spent the afternoon chipping away the excess wood.
- 2. To make a series of delicate strikes in order to shape a material.
- Example: She was carefully chipping at the stone to create a sculpture.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'chip' with the addition of the suffix '-ing', indicating the action of the verb.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chip away:
To gradually reduce or weaken something.
chip in:
To contribute or give something, especially money.
chip off the old block:
A person who is similar in character to one of their parents.
Related Words
chip:
A small piece broken off from something.
chipped:
Describing an object that has pieces broken off.
chipper:
A person or tool that chips away material.
Slang Meanings of chipping
Meaning: Act of casually contributing in a conversation or discussion.
Example Sentence: He kept chipping in with jokes during the meeting.
Meaning: Playing a casual game or participating in a low-stakes situation.
Example Sentence: They were just chipping a few chips at the local poker night.