noun
chipping
CHIH-pihng
Chipping (noun) means a small fragment broken off something, or the act of breaking such pieces off. Example: “Wood chippings covered the path through the garden.”
noun
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A small fragment broken off something, or the act of breaking such pieces off.
"Wood chippings covered the path through the garden."
How to use chipping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmall broken-off fragments, or the process of producing them.
Common pairings
wood chippings
paint chipping
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Word forms
- Plural
- chippings
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Wood _____ covered the path through the garden.
Etymology
For the etymology, see the corresponding lemma form.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for chipping
tipping
dipping
ripping
nipping
sipping
yipping
shipping
whipping
slipping
dripping
clipping
gripping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “chipping” mean?
The word “chipping” means a small fragment broken off something, or the act of breaking such pieces off. In plain terms, small broken-off fragments, or the process of producing them.
How do you pronounce “chipping”?
“Chipping” is pronounced CHIH-pihng (/ˈt͡ʃɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chipping” in a sentence?
Here is “chipping” used in a sentence: “Wood chippings covered the path through the garden.”
What part of speech is “chipping”?
“Chipping” is a noun.
