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chop

(/tS//A/p )

the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)(noun.phenomenon)

Example:
The boat headed into the chop.

source: wordnet30
a small cut of meat including part of a rib(noun.food)

source: wordnet30
a jaw(noun.body)

Example:
I'll hit him on the chops.

source: wordnet30
a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball(noun.act)

Synonym:
chop shot

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a grounder that bounces high in the air(noun.act)

Synonym:
chopper

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A change; a vicissitude.(noun)

source: webster1913
The act of chopping; a stroke.(noun)

source: webster1913
A jaw of an animal; -- commonly in the pl. See Chops.(noun)

source: webster1913
Quality; brand; as, silk of the first chop.(noun)

source: webster1913

cut into pieces(verb.contact)

Example:
Chop wood.
Chop meat.

Synonym:
chop up, cut up

source: wordnet30
move suddenly(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
form or shape by chopping(verb.creation)

Example:
Chop a hole in the ground.

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strike sharply, as in some sports(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
cut with a hacking tool(verb.contact)

Synonym:
hack

source: wordnet30
hit sharply(verb.competition)

source: wordnet30
To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make a quick strike, or repeated strokes, with an ax or other sharp instrument.(verb)

source: webster1913
To barter or truck.(verb)

source: webster1913
To purchase by way of truck.(verb)

source: webster1913
To crack. See Chap, v. t. & i.(verb)

source: webster1913

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