codechip

noun
UK /ˈkəʊd.tʃɪp/
US /ˈkoʊd.tʃɪp/

A codechip is a tiny computer part that holds secret instructions.

The robot's codechip tells it how to walk and talk.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small card or tag that stores a secret number for opening things.

She waved her codechip at the door and it opened.

3. A piece of code that acts like a small building block inside a bigger program.

The game uses a codechip to keep track of the player's score.

4. A token used in games to stand for a hidden rule or clue.

Draw a codechip to find out your secret mission.