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."actionbodysportwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOcean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long."The small boat struggled in the choppy water as the wind picked up, creating rough chops on the lake's surface. "nauticaloceanweathersailingChat 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."gamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with "the") Termination, especially from employment; the sack."After consistently missing deadlines, John knew the chops were coming. "jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woodchopping competition."The annual lumberjack festival always features exciting chops, where skilled woodcutters compete for the fastest time. "sportentertainmenteventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crack or cleft; a chap."The old wooden chair had a deep chop in the seat. "gapbodyanatomyChat 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."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand."The chef chopped the vegetables with the side of his hand, quickly and efficiently. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce."Maria chops 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.""Because they were both low on chips and the tournament was taking too long, the two remaining players agreed to chop the prize money and end the game." "gamebusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax."The lumberjack chops wood all day to prepare for winter. "actionutensilworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize."The cat chops at the toy mouse as it dangles from the string. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt; with in or out.""My little brother always chops in when I'm talking to my mom, and it's really annoying." "communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Perl) To remove the final character from (a text string)."The program chops the last character off each line of text before saving the file. "computingtechnicalinternetlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA turn of fortune; change; a vicissitude."After a series of bad chops in business, he finally found success with his new restaurant. "outcomesituationconditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exchange, to barter; to swap.""I'll chop my apple slices for your orange segments at lunch." "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo chap or crack."The cold wind chopped my lips. "bodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo vary or shift suddenly."The wind chops about."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo twist words."The politician chops words during debates to avoid giving a direct answer. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo converse, discuss, or speak with another.""After class, I like to chops with my friends about the homework." "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) A jaw of an animal."The dog licked his chops after finishing his bowl of food. "animalbodyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA movable jaw or cheek, as of a vice."The metal chops of the vise grip the pipe tightly, preventing it from slipping. "partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe land at each side of the mouth of a river, harbour, or channel."East Chop; West Chop"geographyareaplacenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn official stamp or seal, as in China and India."The merchant affixed his chops to the contract, signifying his official agreement to the terms. "culturetraditionhistorysigngovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mark indicating nature, quality, or brand."silk of the first chop"markbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA license or passport that has been sealed."The antique document, once held by a traveling merchant, bore the official chops of three different kingdoms. "governmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA complete shipment."a chop of tea"businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn IRC channel operator."Because the channel was being spammed, the chops quickly silenced the offenders. "internetcomputingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareJaws, mouth."The dog licked its chops after finishing the tasty treat. "bodyanatomypartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne's skill at musical interpretation and delivery (originally of jazz); musical performance ability.""After years of practice, the young guitarist finally had the chops to play in the band." "musicabilityentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne's skill at any endeavor; ability, talent; competency."Although he did not know all of the ins and outs of the newsroom, he had the writing chops to become a regular contributor."abilityachievementjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe area where two tides meet and cause an irregular (choppy) sea."The small boat struggled to stay afloat in the chops where the river current met the ocean tide. "nauticalweatheroceanenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pattern that involves carrying the object with the hand over the next object before throwing it."During the juggling lesson, the instructor explained that perfecting the "chops" allows for a faster and more visually impressive sequence. "sportactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk, chat; also, to talk back, to be cheeky.""When the teacher told him to be quiet, he chopped back with, 'But why can't I?'" "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading