pip

A small star-shaped insignia on a military uniform, indicating rank.

"He had three pips on his shoulder."

A small seed found in fruits like apples, oranges, or pears.

"Don't swallow the apple pips."

To defeat someone by a very small margin, especially in a race.

"She just pipped him at the post."

One of the spots or symbols on a playing card, domino, or dice.

"The ace of spades has one pip."

A short, high-pitched sound, often from an electronic device or radio.

"The radio broadcast the time pips."