Meaning of 'chop'

noun

a grounder that bounces high in the air

Synonyms: chopper

noun

a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

Synonyms: chop shot

noun

a jawbone

Example: "I was hit on the chops."

noun

a small cut of meat including part of a rib

noun

irregular motion of waves, usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide

Example: "The boat headed into the chop."

verb

to hit sharply

verb

to cut with a hacking tool

Example: "I chopped the veggies."

Synonyms: hack

verb

to cut into pieces

Example: "We chopped the vegetables for a soup."

Synonyms: cut up chop up

verb

to strike sharply, as in some sports

verb

to form or shape by chopping

Example: "Chop a hole in the ground for this pipe."

verb

to move suddenly