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Chipping: meaning, definitions and examples

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chipping

 

[ ˈtʃɪpɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

golf equipment

Chipping is a golf shot played close to the green with a lofted club, usually an 8-iron, 9-iron, or pitching wedge. It is a short shot with a relatively high trajectory, designed to carry the ball onto the green and allow it to roll towards the hole.

Synonyms

pitching, short game

Examples of usage

  • His chipping around the green is exceptional.
  • She practiced her chipping technique before the tournament.
Context #2 | Noun

woodworking

In woodworking, chipping refers to the process of removing small pieces of wood from a workpiece using tools like chisels, gouges, or planes. It is a technique used for shaping and smoothing wood surfaces.

Synonyms

carving, shaping

Examples of usage

  • He used a chisel for chipping away the excess wood.
  • The artisan demonstrated his chipping skills on the wooden sculpture.

Translations

Translations of the word "chipping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chipagem

🇮🇳 चिपिंग

🇩🇪 Chipping

🇮🇩 pengerukan

🇺🇦 чіпінг

🇵🇱 odpryskiwanie

🇯🇵 チッピング

🇫🇷 écaillage

🇪🇸 desprendimiento

🇹🇷 çipleme

🇰🇷 칩핑

🇸🇦 تقطيع

🇨🇿 odlupování

🇸🇰 odlamovanie

🇨🇳 切削

🇸🇮 odlomek

🇮🇸 skörun

🇰🇿 шоқтану

🇬🇪 ჩიპინგი

🇦🇿 çiplenmə

🇲🇽 desprendimiento

Word origin

The word 'chipping' has different origins depending on its context. In golf, it comes from the idea of 'chipping away' at the ball to make a controlled short shot. In woodworking, it derives from the Old English word 'cippian,' meaning to cut or chip away. Over time, both meanings have evolved to represent precise and skillful techniques in their respective fields.

See also: chip, chipmunk, chipper, chips, microchip.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,355, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.