chop

A grounder that bounces high in the air

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

A jaw

“I'll hit him on the chops”

A small cut of meat including part of a rib

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

“The boat headed into the chop”

Hit sharply

Cut with a hacking tool

Cut into pieces with repeated blows

“Chop wood”

Strike sharply, as in some sports

Form or shape by chopping

“Chop a hole in the ground”

Move suddenly