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master
Noun
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A master is someone who controls something.
She is the master of this domain.
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A master of a skill is very good at it.
She is a master at sculpting humans.
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A degree awarded by a university.
She holds a masters degree at Balliol College.
master
Verb
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If a person masters something, they become very good at it; they are skilled at it.
Through their courses, they will master the fine arts.
chip
Noun
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A small piece that is broken off of a larger object.
A chip of paint fell off the wall.
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A damaged area of a surface where a chip has broken off.
This cup has a chip in it.
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A token that is used in place of cash when gambling.
poker chip
This chip is worth $1.
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A small circuit used in certain electronic devices.
computer chip
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A thin, baked or fried piece of vegetable, usually potato.
potato chips
tortilla chips
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(British/Australian/New Zealand) A fried strip of potato, similar to French fries.
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A shot where the ball goes up more than a regular shot.
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A takeout that hits a rock at an angle.
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A dried piece of dung that is used as fuel.
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A container that is usually used for holding strawberries or other fruit.
chip
Verb
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To break an object into small pieces.
The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch.
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To break small pieces off of an object.
Be careful not to chip the paint.
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To play a shot where the ball goes mostly upwards instead of forwards.
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To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.
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To become chipped.
This varnish chips easily.
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Often with "in", to ante (up).