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chop
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- pronunciation:
- chap
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
cut |
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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
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| 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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| related words: |
trim |
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