Meaning of chip at in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   chip at

   Definitions

   1. engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface

   Examples

   • « carve one's name into the bark »

   Derived terms

   • carver
   • carving
   • sculpture
   • woodcarver

See also

• chip

Browse dictionary

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• Chippewaian
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