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chop1 (chŏp)

[Middle English choppen, probably variant of chappen, to split; see chap1.]

verb: chopped, chop·ping, chops. 

transitive verb 

    1. To cut by striking with a heavy sharp tool, such as an ax: chop wood.
    2. To shape or form by chopping: chop a hole in the ice.
    3. To cut into small pieces: chop onions; chop up meat.
    4. To curtail as if by chopping: chopped off his sentence midway; are going to chop expenses.
  2. Sports To hit or hit at with a short swift downward stroke.

intransitive verb 

  1. To make heavy, cutting strokes.
  2. Archaic To move roughly or suddenly.

noun 

  1. The act of chopping.
    1. A swift, short, cutting blow or stroke.
    2. Sports A short downward stroke.
  3. A piece that has been chopped off, especially a cut of meat, usually taken from the rib, shoulder, or loin and containing a bone.
    1. A short irregular motion of waves.
    2. An area of choppy water, as on an ocean.
chop2 (chŏp)

[Obsolete, to exchange, from Middle English choppen, to barter, bargain, variant of chapen, from Old English cēapian, from cēap, bargain, trade; see cheap.]

intransitive verb: chopped, chop·ping, chops. 

To change direction suddenly, as a ship in the wind.
chop3 (chŏp)

[Hindi chāp, seal.]

noun 

  1. An official stamp or permit in the Far East.
    1. A mark stamped on goods or coins to indicate their identity or quality.
    2. Quality; class: first chop.