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- Dictionarychop/tʃɒp/
verb
- 1. cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife: "they chopped up the pulpit for firewood" Similar
- 2. abolish or reduce the size of (something) in a way regarded as ruthless: "their training courses are to be chopped" Similar
noun
- 1. a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the hand: "an effective chop to the back of the neck"
- 2. dismissal from employment: "hundreds more workers have been given the chop"
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CHOP definition: 1. to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument: 2. If something is…. Learn more.
CHOP meaning: 1. to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument: 2. If something is…. Learn more.
How to use chop in a sentence. to cut into or sever usually by repeated blows of a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces —often used with up; to weed and thin out (young cotton)… See the full definition
What is a basic definition of chop? Chop means to cut something with heavy blows or to cut something into pieces. Chop also refers to a piece of something that was chopped or a fast, downward blow in boxing or martial arts.
n. 1. The act of chopping. 2. a. A swift, short, cutting blow or stroke. b. Sports A short downward stroke. 3. A piece that has been chopped off, especially a cut of meat, usually taken from the rib, shoulder, or loin and containing a bone. 4. a. A short irregular motion of waves. b. An area of choppy water, as on an ocean.
chop. (tʃɒp ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense chops , present participle chopping , past tense, past participle chopped. 1. verb B2. If you chop something, you cut it into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe. Chop the butter into small pieces.
To chop is to cut something by hacking at it. In many places, there are farms where you can chop down your own Christmas tree. When you chop wood, you usually hit it with an axe, splitting each length into narrow pieces.
Chop definition: To hit or swing at (a pitched ball) with a short downward stroke.
CHOP definition: 1. to cut something into small pieces: 2. a flat piece of meat with a bone in it: 3. a quick…. Learn more.
to cut or sever with a quick, heavy blow or a series of blows, using an ax, hatchet, etc. (often fol. by down, off, etc.): to chop down a tree. to make or prepare for use by so cutting: to chop logs. to cut in pieces; mince (often fol. by up): to chop up an onion; to chop meat. (in tennis, cricket, etc.) to hit (a ball) with a chop stroke.
