chop Synonyms
chop Meaning
chop (n)
the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
a small cut of meat including part of a rib
a jaw
a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
a grounder that bounces high in the air
chop (v)
cut into pieces
move suddenly
form or shape by chopping
strike sharply, as in some sports
cut with a hacking tool
hit sharply
chop (v. t.)
To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.
To sever or separate by one more blows of a sharp instrument; to divide; -- usually with off or down.
To seize or devour greedily; -- with up.
chop (v. i.)
To make a quick strike, or repeated strokes, with an ax or other sharp instrument.
To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.
To interrupt; -- with in or out.
To barter or truck.
To exchange; substitute one thing for another.
To purchase by way of truck.
To vary or shift suddenly; as, the wind chops about.
To wrangle; to altercate; to bandy words.
chop (n.)
A change; a vicissitude.
The act of chopping; a stroke.
A piece chopped off; a slice or small piece, especially of meat; as, a mutton chop.
A crack or cleft. See Chap.
A jaw of an animal; -- commonly in the pl. See Chops.
A movable jaw or cheek, as of a wooden vise.
The land at each side of the mouth of a river, harbor, or channel; as, East or West Chop. See Chops.
Quality; brand; as, silk of the first chop.
A permit or clearance.
chop (v. t. & i.)
To crack. See Chap, v. t. & i.
chop Sentence Examples
- The chef used a sharp knife to chop the vegetables for the stir-fry.
- I'm going to chop some firewood for the bonfire tonight.
- Can you chop the onions while I prepare the other ingredients?
- He loves to chop wood in the backyard as a form of stress relief.
- The butcher will chop the meat into smaller pieces for stew.
- She decided to chop her long hair into a stylish bob.
- It's important to chop the ingredients finely for a smooth salsa.
- The lumberjack used an axe to chop down the tree.
- The chef demonstrated how to properly chop garlic without crushing it.
- The gardener had to chop back the overgrown bushes to tidy up the garden.
FAQs About the word chop
the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide), a small cut of meat including part of a rib, a jaw, a tennis
mash,slice, grate, dice, mince, puree, chip, carve,hash, purée
No antonyms found.
The chef used a sharp knife to chop the vegetables for the stir-fry.
I'm going to chop some firewood for the bonfire tonight.
Can you chop the onions while I prepare the other ingredients?
He loves to chop wood in the backyard as a form of stress relief.
