chipping
word · lemma: chip
Definition
Chipping means breaking or cutting something into small pieces, or making a short, light stroke in sports like golf. It can also refer to small pieces breaking off from a surface.
Usage & Nuances
'Chipping' is common in sports contexts (like 'chipping the ball' in golf or soccer) and when describing small pieces breaking off surfaces (wood, paint). Not usually used for food, except for 'chipping potatoes'. Be aware of the difference between 'chip' (noun) and 'chipping' (action).
Example Sentences
He is chipping the old paint off the wall.
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The golf player is chipping the ball onto the green.
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Fragments are chipping off the statue.
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My phone’s paint keeps chipping after I dropped it.
natural
He’s practicing chipping in the backyard for the tournament.
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The paint on the windowsill is chipping badly from the sun.
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