Chop

Word CHOP
Character 4
Hyphenation chop
Pronunciations /tʃɒp/

Definitions and meanings of "Chop"

What do we mean by chop?

The official stamp or seal of a government, company, or individual, especially in China. noun

Quality; class. noun

To cut by striking with a heavy sharp tool, such as an ax. intransitive verb

To shape or form by chopping. intransitive verb

To cut into small pieces. intransitive verb

To reduce abruptly or by a large amount. intransitive verb

To hit or swing at (a pitched ball) with a short downward stroke. intransitive verb

To make heavy, cutting strokes. intransitive verb

To move roughly or suddenly. intransitive verb

The act of chopping. noun

A swift, short, cutting blow or stroke. noun

A short downward stroke. noun

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

A short irregular motion of waves. noun

An area of choppy water, as on an ocean. noun

To change direction suddenly, as a ship in the wind. intransitive verb

A jaw: usually in the plural, the jaws; the entrance to a harbor. See chap. noun

A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.

A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.

Ocean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long.

A hand where two or more players have an equal-valued hand, resulting in the chips being shared equally between them.

(with "the") Termination, especially from employment; the sack.

A woodchopping competition.

A crack or cleft; a chap.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Chop

The word "chop" in example sentences

Then the giddy feeling grew more oppressive, the trees began to slowly sail round him, and there appeared to be several squirrels and several branches all whisking their bushy tails and uttering that peculiar sound of theirs -- _chop, chop, chop_, -- as if they had learned it from the noise made by the woodman in felling trees. ❋ George Manville Fenn (1870)

While many would like to believe that a low was made in early August, if history is any guide investors are likely to find themselves entering what we call the "chop zone" as we move into the month of September. ❋ Unknown (2011)

"Well, I suppose I am; but that's what I call chop logic -- aren't it, master?" ❋ Frederick Marryat (1820)

The pork chop is now crying about the World Trade Center plane crash. ❋ Another Outspoken Female (2009)

A lamb chop is chuleta de carnero or chuleta de cordero. ❋ Unknown (2008)

One thing to clarify about judo: The only place you're likely to see a "judo chop" is in an Austin Powers movie. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The chop is extremely delicious what with the soft and sweet texture of the beet alongside the savoury taste of potato, bread and salt. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I believe this to be true because the only times I remember really enjoying lamb where in chop and shank forms. ❋ Lindy (2006)

I also met a man who raises free-range Duroc hogs; I bought a nice pork loin chop from him that I will be cooking tonight. ❋ Unknown (2005)

A t-- d for their chops, cried Friar John, next year we'll have 'em called chop-dung, chop-stront, chop-filth. ❋ Fran��ois Rabelais (1518)

Israel can’t take on the settlers, and besides the “established” settlements which would remain chop the West Bank into an incoherent mess. ❋ Unknown (2009)

KILLER pork chop — have them cut a center chop from the WHOLE rack they have (hopefully, sometimes they don’t have it). ❋ Unknown (2007)

The one that seems most logical is that the Spanish verb picar means to chop, which is what you do with this salsa to create its chunky texture. ❋ Homesick Texan (2008)

Do I remember correctly that the French call chop-sticks "baquettes" also? ❋ Unknown (2010)

I've never seen any of the so-called chop-socky movies, in part because when they were played on Saturday afternoons when I was a child, I had no interest in what appeared to me to be really poorly put together films on the cheap which also explains why I've never sat through an entire episode of Doctor Who not made in the 21st century. ❋ Fred Perry (2008)

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