How do you use "Chip" in a sentence?

Lovely chip over the keeper. Had the nerve to chip it. Chipped finish from 20 yards.

Chip

Q: What does "Chip" mean?

Delicate lob over goalkeeper or defender. A chip is a delicate lofted shot over the goalkeeper—requires confidence and technique. 'Chipped the keeper' is one of football's most audacious finishes.

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Meaning: Delicate lob over goalkeeper or defender.

越过门将或后卫的巧妙挑射。

Vaselina delicada por encima del portero o defensor.

ゴールキーパーやディフェンダーの頭上を越す繊細なロブ。

골키퍼나 수비수 머리 위로 넘기는 섬세한 로브슛.

A chip is a delicate lofted shot over the goalkeeper—requires confidence and technique. 'Chipped the keeper' is one of football's most audacious finishes.

挑射是越过门将的巧妙吊射——需要自信和技术。「Chipped the keeper」是足球中最大胆的射门方式之一。

Un «chip» es un tiro elevado y delicado por encima del portero que requiere confianza y técnica. «Chipped the keeper» es una de las definiciones más audaces del fútbol.

チップはゴールキーパーの頭上を越える繊細なロブシュート。自信とテクニックが必要。「Chipped the keeper」はサッカーで最も大胆なフィニッシュの一つ。

칩은 골키퍼 머리 위로 넘기는 섬세한 로브슛으로, 자신감과 기술이 필요하다. 'Chipped the keeper'는 축구에서 가장 대담한 골 결정력 중 하나이다.

Examples

Lovely chip over the keeper.
漂亮地挑过门将
Preciosa vaselina por encima del portero
キーパーの頭上を越える美しいチップ
키퍼 머리 위를 넘기는 아름다운 칩슛
Had the nerve to chip it.
有胆量用挑射
Tuvo el descaro de hacer una vaselina
チップで決める度胸があった
칩슛을 시도할 배짱이 있었다
Chipped finish from 20 yards.
20码外的挑射破门
Definición con vaselina desde 20 yardas
20ヤードからのチップシュート
20야드 밖에서의 칩 피니시

Pronunciation

/tʃɪp/

Usage Guide

Context: technique, finish, audacious

Tone: admiring

✓ Do Say

Chip
挑射
vaselina
チップ
칩샷
Chipped it
挑射进球
hizo una vaselina
チップで決めた
칩샷으로 넣었다
Chip over the keeper
挑过门将
vaselina por encima del portero
キーパーを越すチップ
골키퍼 넘기는 칩샷

Common Mistakes

Requires keeper off line—risky if they're set

Origin & History

Named for the golf chip shot technique—a gentle lift. Football's chip requires reading the goalkeeper's position and executing delicately under pressure.

Etymology: From golf chip shot

First recorded: Football terminology

Cultural Context

Era: Football terminology

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Panenka penalty chip

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

ChipChipped