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Meaning of the word "chop off" in English

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chop off

US /tʃɑːp ɑːf/

UK /tʃɒp ɒf/

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Phrasal Verb

to remove something by cutting it with a quick, strong blow

Example:

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The surgeon had to chop off the infected limb.

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He accidentally chopped off a piece of his finger while cutting wood.

Synonym:

sever amputate lop off hack off cut off

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