Meaning of the word chop in English

What does chop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chop

US /tʃɑːp/

UK /tʃɑːp/

to cut (something) into small pieces

Example:

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He began to chop wood for the fire.

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Can you chop the vegetables for the salad?

Synonym:

cut hew hack cleave lop

to strike (something) with a sharp blow

Example:

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He used an axe to chop down the tree.

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The butcher will chop the meat into steaks.

Synonym:

strike hit smash whack thwack

a sharp, heavy blow

Example:

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He delivered a powerful chop with his hand.

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The karate expert demonstrated a precise chop.

Synonym:

blow strike hit smash

a piece of meat, especially lamb or pork, cut from the rib

Example:

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We had delicious lamb chops for dinner.

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The menu features grilled pork chops.

Synonym:

cutlet rib steak

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