to cut small pieces from; to diminish or reduce to shape, by cutting away a little at a time; to hew.-to break or crack, or crack off a portion of, as of an eggshell in hatching, or a piece of crockery.-to bet, as with chips in the game of poker.-to break or fly off in small pieces.-a piece of wood, stone, or other substance, separated by an ax, chisel, or cutting instrument.-a fragment or piece broken off; a small piece.-wood or cuban palm leaf split into slips, or straw plaited in a special manner, for making hats or bonnets.-anything dried up, withered, or without flavor; -- used contemptuously.-one of the counters used in poker and other games.-the triangular piece of wood attached to the log line.