chop

Definitions of chop in various dictionaries:

noun - the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

noun - a small cut of meat including part of a rib

noun - a jaw

noun - a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

noun - a grounder that bounces high in the air

verb - cut into pieces

verb - move suddenly

verb - form or shape by chopping

verb - strike sharply, as in some sports

verb - cut with a hacking tool

verb - hit sharply

To cut by striking with a heavy, sharp tool, such as an ax: chop wood.

To shape or form by chopping: chop a hole in the ice.

To cut into small pieces: chop onions; chop up meat.

To curtail as if by chopping: chopped off his sentence midway; are going to chop expenses.

To hit or hit at with a short, swift downward stroke.

To make heavy, cutting strokes.

To move roughly or suddenly.

The act of chopping.

A swift, short, cutting blow or stroke.

A short, downward stroke.

A piece that has been chopped off, especially a cut of meat, usually taken from the rib, shoulder, or loin and containing a bone.

A short, irregular motion of waves.

An area of choppy water, as on an ocean.

An official stamp or permit in the Far East.

A mark stamped on goods or coins to indicate their identity or quality.

Quality; class: first chop.

verb - to sever with a sharp tool