verbπShareTo cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions."chop wood; chop an onion"foodactionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sever with an axe or similar implement."Chop off his head."actionworkutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand."The karate instructor was chopping a stack of wooden boards. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce."Maria was chopping the tennis ball, making it bounce high over her opponent's head. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players."After a long poker game, the remaining players decided on chopping the winnings and going home. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax."He was chopping wood for the fireplace with a large ax. "actionutensilworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize."The toddler unexpectedly chopped at the air, trying to grab the colorful balloon. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt; with in or out.""The noisy construction outside was chopping in and out, making it hard to focus on my online class." "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Perl) To remove the final character from (a text string)."The programmer was chopping the extra space off the end of each username to clean up the database. "computinglanguagetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exchange, to barter; to swap.""I'm thinking about chopping my old bicycle for your scooter; mine's too big for me now." "businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chap or crack."The wind was chopping my lips so badly that I needed to put on lip balm. "bodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo vary or shift suddenly."The wind chops about."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo twist words."The politician was accused of chopping the reporter's words to make it sound like she supported the unpopular policy. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo converse, discuss, or speak with another."The neighbors were chopping about the weather over the fence this morning. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action by which something is chopped."The chopping of the vegetables for the salad took a long time. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareShifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other."a chopping sea"weathernauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareStout; large; plump"The chopping toddler waddled towards the toys. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
