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chipmaker

chipmaker

4.8
A company that makes tokens used for poker or casino games
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɪpˌmeɪkər/
translation icon : fabricante de fichas
  • The casino hired a reputable chipmaker to design their new set of poker chips.

Examples

  • The leading chipmaker in Las Vegas produces high-quality casino chips.

  • A leading chipmaker introduced a new material to make gaming tokens more durable.

  • Security features are often added by the chipmaker to prevent counterfeiting.

  • Many chipmakers have started using eco-friendly materials.

  • The casino hired a reputable chipmaker to design their new set of poker chips.

  • A leading chipmaker introduced a new material to make gaming tokens more durable.

  • Security features are often added by the chipmaker to prevent counterfeiting.

How Big

chipmaker
4.8
supplier
204 2.7

Surface Forms

chipmaker singular
chipmakers plural

Morphology

chipmaker = chip + maker (transparent) = chip + maker

Clear compound of 'chip' (gambling token) + 'maker' (manufacturer); the sense is directly compositional.

Etymology

Chipmaker comes from chip ('a small token or piece') and maker ('someone who makes'). In games and casinos a chip is a small token used instead of money, so a chipmaker is a company that makes those tokens.