nounπShareA cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib."I only like lamb chops with mint jelly."foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil."It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling."utensilactionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched."A karate chop."bodyactionsportmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOcean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long."The choppy waves made it difficult for the small boat to navigate. "nauticaloceanweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hand where two or more players have an equal-valued hand, resulting in the chips being shared equally between them."With both players having an ace-high straight, the pot was a chop."gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with "the") Termination, especially from employment; the sack."The teacher's unexpected chop meant Maria lost her job as a teaching assistant. "jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woodchopping competition."The school's annual wood-carving club held a chop to raise money for new tools. "sporteventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crack or cleft; a chap."The old wooden chair had a deep chop in the seat, making it uncomfortable to sit on. "bodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions."chop wood; chop an onion"foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sever with an axe or similar implement."Chop off his head."actionutensilworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand."The chef chopped the tomatoes with the side of his hand. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce."The tennis player chopped the ball downward, giving the opponent a high bounce to return. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players."The winning team decided to chop the prize money between the four players. "gamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax."The carpenter chopped the wood into smaller pieces for the new bookshelf. "actionutensilworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize."The dog unexpectedly chopped at the mailman's hand with its paw. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt; with in or out."The teacher's explanation was so interesting that the student couldn't help but chop in with a question. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Perl) To remove the final character from (a text string)."The teacher told the students to chop the extra period at the end of their essay. "computingtechnologylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA turn of fortune; change; a vicissitude."After the unexpected chop in the stock market, Mr. Chen lost a lot of money. "outcomeeventsituationtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exchange, to barter; to swap."The children chopped their old toys for new ones at the school fair. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chap or crack."The cold wind made my hands chop. "appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo vary or shift suddenly."The wind chops about."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo twist words."My brother tried to chop my description of the movie, making it sound like I didn't enjoy it as much as I actually did. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo converse, discuss, or speak with another."The students will chop about the upcoming history exam after class. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) A jaw of an animal."The crocodile's powerful chops are visible when it closes its mouth. "animalbodyanatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA movable jaw or cheek, as of a vice."The vice's metal chop was loose, so it wouldn't grip the object securely. "machinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe land at each side of the mouth of a river, harbour, or channel."East Chop; West Chop"geographynauticalareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn official stamp or seal, as in China and India."The government official used the official chop to verify the document. "culturetraditiongovernmenthistorynationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mark indicating nature, quality, or brand."silk of the first chop"markbusinessqualitysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA license or passport that has been sealed."My student's chop for the library was sealed with a special wax. "governmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA complete shipment."a chop of tea"businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn IRC channel operator."The chop announced the new project details on the IRC channel. "internetcomputingpersontechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading