chop

/tʃˈɑp/

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Noun
the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide); "the boat headed into the chop"
Noun
a small cut of meat including part of a rib
Noun
a jaw; "I''ll hit him on the chops"
Noun
a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
Noun
a grounder that bounces high in the air
Verb
cut into pieces; "Chop wood"; "chop meat"
Verb
move suddenly
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form or shape by chopping; "chop a hole in the ground"
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strike sharply, as in some sports
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cut with a hacking tool
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hit sharply