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chip at

chip away


Definition: Meaning of, chip away in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tʃɪp əˈweɪ /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
chip away chipped away chipped away
Present Participle Third Person Singular
chipping away chips away
[intransitive/transitive]
  1. to gradually make something weaker, smaller, or less effective
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  2. to remove small pieces from something hard by hitting it with a tool
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