chipped

/tʃɪpt/ (bre, ipa) · /tʃɪpt/ (ame, ipa)

chipped — adjective

  • chippedpositive
  • chippedercomparative
  • chippedestsuperlative

1. having a small part missing because the edge was hit or knocked

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a small part missing because the edge was hit or knocked

例句

Megan set the chipped bowl at the back of the cupboard.

before noun: chipped bowl

A chipped tile near the sink kept catching Bilal's sock.

同義詞
  • damaged

    broader and can describe many kinds of harm

  • broken

    usually suggests more serious damage than chipped

反義詞
  • intact

    not damaged or missing any part

用法筆記

Used mostly before nouns for cups, bowls, plates, tiles, teeth, and other hard things with a small piece missing.

2. of a kept animal, fitted with a tiny ID chip beneath the skin

2.形容詞C1
釋義

of a kept animal, fitted with a tiny ID chip beneath the skin

例句

The chipped puppy was returned after a vet scanned its neck.

pet identified by a chip scan

Rafael adopted only chipped cats from the rescue center.

用法筆記

Mostly used for pets and other animals kept by people, especially in clinic, shelter, or adoption contexts.