chipper¹ Definition
chip·per (c̸hip′ər)
adjective
Informal cheerful and sprightly; in good spirits
Etymology: altered < N Brit kipper; ? akin to Du kipp, quick, lively
chipper² Definition
chip·per (c̸hip′ər)
noun
a person or thing that chips; esp., a tool for chipping
chipper* Synonyms
chipper Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: Here, mom is using the hand potato chipper that I knew so well!
- have: Sastak has chippers and shredders to convert this to wood fuel, mulch etc.
Adjective modifier
- heavy: The HEM 700 meets the requirements of highly specialized contractors who need a powerful, heavy mobile chipper for a variety of applications.
- powerful: The HEM 700 meets the requirements of highly specialized contractors who need a powerful, heavy mobile chipper for a variety of applications.
- mobile: The HEM 700 meets the requirements of highly specialized contractors who need a powerful, heavy mobile chipper for a variety of applications.
- small: The 65 is the smallest chipper in the range and is classed as a 6 " machine.
Modifies a noun
- knife: Diamond flat file for on-site precision sharpening of chipper knives.
- toy: Made with steel bucket truck with chipper toy and guaranteed for life.
- chute: Width, chipper chute in operating position, 52 " ( 1320mm ).
- machine: One well set-up chipper machine can supply a large number of small-scale woodchip heating installations.
Used with adjective complement
- look: So I probably didn't look so chipper myself.
- feel: Comment by: itchy feet 2006/07/13 12:10 hi shadowy: ) i'm on multiple cups of tea now and feeling pretty chipper!
Noun used with modifier
- shredder: Keeps your shredder chipper clean and dry when left out of doors.
- potato: Here, mom is using the hand potato chipper that I knew so well!
- duty: Henchman Shredder Chippers are heavy duty garden chippers and shredders in one - for household and professional use.
- garden: Henchman Shredder Chippers are heavy duty garden chippers and shredders in one - for household and professional use.
Modifying Another Word
Browse dictionary entries near chipper
- ‹ Chippendale
- ‹ chipped beef
- ‹ chipotle
- ‹ chipmunk
- ‹ Chipewyan
- ‹ chipboard
- ‹ chip shot
- ‹ chip rate
- ‹ chip in
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