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chipping

/tʃɪpɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does chipping mean?

verb

The act of breaking or cracking something, especially into small pieces, or the sound of this action. To remove or chip away at something, such as paint or stone.

Example

"The sound of chipping away at the ice was loud and clear."

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