plural chip shots
1
golf
: a very short shot that is made from an area near the green
She hit a chip shot onto the green.
2
soccer + rugby
: a short kick that lifts a ball high in the air
He kicked a chip shot over the goalie's head.
3
American football
: a short and easy field goal
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“Chip shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/chip%20shot. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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