chipped

1. 1
   adjective

   Damaged so that small pieces have broken off the edge or surface.

   Like a plate with a little bit broken off the side.

   The chipped mug left a rough spot against her lip.

   She threw out the plate because it was badly chipped along the rim.

   Similarnicked, damaged, cracked, notched

   Oppositeintact, undamaged

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2. 2
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of chip. Use this form when talking about something that already happened.

   He chipped the paint when he dropped the can on the step.

   She chipped a tooth biting into the hard candy.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Fitted with a tiny microchip under the skin, used to identify a pet.

   Like having a tiny name tag placed under the skin.

   All our rescue dogs are chipped before they go to new homes.

   A chipped cat is much easier to return to its owner.

   Similartagged

4. 4
   adjective

   Set up with a changed engine computer to give the car more power.

   Like swapping in a new control box that lets a machine run harder.

   His chipped hatchback was much faster than the standard model.

   A chipped engine often burns more fuel when you push it hard.

   Similartuned, modified

   Oppositestock, unmodified

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