chop

(chŏp)

1. a. To cut by striking with a heavy sharp tool, such as an ax: chop wood.
   b. To shape or form by chopping: chop a hole in the ice.
   c. To cut into small pieces: chop onions; chop up meat.
   d. To curtail as if by chopping: chopped off his sentence midway; are going to chop expenses.
2. Sports To hit or hit at with a short swift downward stroke.

1. To make heavy, cutting strokes.
2. Archaic To move roughly or suddenly.

1. The act of chopping.
2. a. A swift, short, cutting blow or stroke.
   b. Sports A short downward stroke.
3. A piece that has been chopped off, especially a cut of meat, usually taken from the rib, shoulder, or loin and containing a bone.
4. a. A short irregular motion of waves.
   b. An area of choppy water, as on an ocean.

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1. An official stamp or permit in the Far East.
2. a. A mark stamped on goods or coins to indicate their identity or quality.
   b. Quality; class: first chop.