English to English
chop
(/tS//A/p
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noun (n)
- the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)(noun.phenomenon)Example:
The boat headed into the chop.
source: wordnet30 - a small cut of meat including part of a rib(noun.food)source: wordnet30
- a jaw(noun.body)Example:
I'll hit him on the chops.
source: wordnet30 - a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- A change; a vicissitude.(noun)source: webster1913
- The act of chopping; a stroke.(noun)source: webster1913
- A jaw of an animal; -- commonly in the pl. See Chops.(noun)source: webster1913
- Quality; brand; as, silk of the first chop.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- move suddenly(verb.motion)source: wordnet30
- form or shape by chopping(verb.creation)Example:
Chop a hole in the ground.
source: wordnet30 - strike sharply, as in some sports(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- hit sharply(verb.competition)source: wordnet30
- To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.(verb)source: webster1913
- To make a quick strike, or repeated strokes, with an ax or other sharp instrument.(verb)source: webster1913
- To barter or truck.(verb)source: webster1913
- To purchase by way of truck.(verb)source: webster1913
- To crack. See Chap,
v. t. & i. (verb)source: webster1913