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chipped

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃɪpt// UK //tʃˈɪpt// chipped

adj. having a small piece broken off the edge or surface. You use this to describe things like plates, cups, or stones that are slightly damaged.

adj. having a small fragment broken off from the edge or surface of a hard object. Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'look', or attributively before a noun.


SIMPLE

I threw away the chipped mug because it was sharp.

CONTEXTUAL

The antique mirror was still beautiful despite its chipped frame and faded glass.

COMPLEX

Archaeologists found several chipped flint tools near the riverbed, suggesting that early humans had used the site for crafting weapons and domestic implements.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically describes hard materials like ceramic, glass, stone, or wood.

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