English dictionary
chop
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a grounder that bounces high in the air
noun
- a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
noun
- a jaw
noun
- a small cut of meat including part of a rib
noun
- the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
verb
- hit sharply
verb
- cut with a hacking tool
verb
- cut into pieces with repeated blows
verb
- strike sharply, as in some sports
verb
- form or shape by chopping
verb
- move suddenly
Example sentences
I'll hit him on the chops
the boat headed into the chop
Chop wood
chop meat
chop a hole in the ground