chip

/t͡ʃʰɪp/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.

2

A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.

3

A token used in place of cash.

4

A medallion.

5

A sovereign (the coin).

6

A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate; a microchip.

7

A hybrid device mounted in a substrate, containing electronic circuitry and miniaturised mechanical, chemical or biochemical devices.

8

A deep-fried strip of potato; see also usage note at french fries.

9

A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, a crisp; occasionally a similar fried slice of another vegetable or dried fruit.

10

A shot during which the ball travels more predominantly upwards than in a regular shot, as to clear an obstacle.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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