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Meaning of chipping
The primary meaning of "chipping" is the act of removing small pieces from a surface, often using a tool or force.
Etymology of chipping
The word "chipping" originates from the Old English word "ceapan" or "cipian", which means to cut or shape, and is related to the word "chip", which refers to a small piece broken off from a surface
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including woodworking, stone carving, and other crafts, to describe the process of removing small pieces from a surface
Synonyms
breaking
cracking
crushing
shattering
splintering
splitting
fragmenting
fracturing
smashing
demolishing
dismantling
disintegrating
eroding
wearing
grinding
scraping
scratching
gouging
scoring
nicking
notching
flaking
peeling
chiseling
carving
whittling
paring
slicing
dicing
mincing
chopping
hacking
cleaving
rupturing
bursting
exploding
Definitions
- The act of breaking off small pieces from a surface, typically using a tool or force
- * A small piece broken off from a surface, typically from a hard material like stone, wood, or metal
Usage Examples
- The carpenter's chipping away at the old wooden beam to remove the rotten parts
- * The stone statue had been damaged by chipping and cracking over the years
- * The road surface was deteriorating due to chipping and potholes