Sentence:  "Scratches, Nicks and Snags" (Figs 2.26, 2.35, 2.36). Angular tears, notches, or <WSD>chiplike</WSD> injuries in the surface of the rubber caused by sharp objects such as wire, pointed tools, staples. or other similar sharp-edged hazards. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Resembling or characteristic of a chip (damaged area of a surface where a small piece has broken off).