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chop

 
 
pronunciation:
chap
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: chops, chopping, chopped
definition 1: to cut by hitting many times with a very sharp tool.
She chopped the log into three pieces with an ax.
synonyms:
fell, hack
similar words:
split, whack
definition 2: to cut into many small pieces (often followed by "up").
The chef chopped up an onion for the soup.
similar words:
carve, chip, crumble, cube, cut up, dice, divide, mince
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an act or instance of chopping.
It took only one chop to split the board in two.
synonyms:
blow, cut, whack
similar words:
hit, stroke
definition 2: a thick slice of meat with a rib left in it.
Would you like lamb chops for dinner?
similar words:
rib, steak
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