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chop1
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- pronunciation:
- chap
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
chops, chopping, chopped |
| definition 1: |
to cut by hitting repeatedly, esp. with an ax or other similar sharp tool (often fol. by "down" or "off").
I chopped that huge log into smaller pieces.She chopped off a branch.The neighbors chopped down their large tree.- synonyms:
- fell, hack, hew, lop
- similar words:
- cleave, rend, sever, split, whack
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| definition 2: |
to cut into many pieces with a sturdy knife or cleaver (often fol. by "up").
The chef chopped up some carrots and celery.I'll chop the onions for the soup.- similar words:
- carve, chip, crumble, cube, cut up, dice, divide, hash, mince
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| definition 3: |
to shape, make, or prepare by cutting in such a way.
He chopped the firewood.- synonyms:
- hack, hew
- similar words:
- carve, chip, rough-hew, split
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| definition 4: |
to strike or strike at with a strong, swift, downward blow.
- synonyms:
- smite, whack
- similar words:
- cuff, hit, slap, smack, strike, thwack
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| related words: |
cut |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make a heavy downward blow or blows.
- synonyms:
- smite, whack
- similar words:
- hack, hit, strike
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an act or instance of chopping.
- synonyms:
- blow, cut, hack, whack
- similar words:
- hit, stroke
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| definition 2: |
a portion or thick slice, esp. of meat.
a lamb chopa pork chop- similar words:
- cutlet, rib, steak
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| definition 3: |
a short downward blow or stroke, as in boxing or tennis.
- synonyms:
- whack
- similar words:
- blow, clout, hit, slap, smack, stroke
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| related words: |
trim |
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