Definition
Definition of CHOP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
- The CHOP was filled with activists and tents.
- CHOP became a symbol of resistance.
- Many gathered at CHOP to voice their demands.
Terms with CHOP included in their meaning
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cutting
cut or chop with an ax
cutting
chop using a heavy bladed tool
woodwork
to saw or chop wood into sections
cutting
cut or chop roughly with a tool
physical action
cut or chop something again and again with force
cooking
chop food into small pieces
cooking
mezzaluna used to chop culinary herbs
tools
cut or chop with an axe or other tool
cooking
purée or chop food using a blender
water
smooth and flat without chop
cutting
cut or chop something with a tool
literal action
use an axe to cut or chop something
texture
resembling a chop in shape or texture
meat
chop cut from a leg of lamb
axemen's competition
chop where the axeman stands on the log
sports
chop wood, especially in a competitive setting
tools
tool used to chop wood
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- French:CHOP, ...
- German:besetztes Protestgebiet, ...
- Italian:zona occupata dai manifestanti, ...
- Spanish:zona ocupada de protesta en Capitol Hill, ...
- Portuguese:zona ocupada de protesto em Capitol Hill, ...
- Chinese:国会山占领抗议区, ...
- Japanese:CHOP, ...
- Arabic:مِنْطَقَةُ الاِحْتِجَاجِ المُحْتَلَّةِ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְחַם מְחָאָה שֶׁנִּתְפַּס בִּידֵי מַפְגִּינִים, ...
- Russian:зона протеста на Капитолийском холме, ...
- Ukrainian:окупована протестувальниками територія, ...
- Hindi:कब्ज़ा किया गया विरोध क्षेत्र, ...
Definition of chop - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cutting actiontr. cut something into pieces with repeated sharp blowstr.
- He used an axe to chop the wood.
2.
severingtr. sever with an axe or similar tooltr.
- They chopped the tree down in an hour.
3.
actionintr. give a downward cutting blow or movementintr.
- She chopped the air with her hand.
4.
- The company chopped 200 jobs last month.
5.
baseballtr. US hit the ball downward for a high bouncetr. US
- He chopped the ball and it bounced over the fielder.
6.
pokertr. TECH. divide the pot between playerstr. TECH.
- They decided to chop the pot after the tie.
Noun
1.
meatsmall piece of meat with a rib
- I ordered a lamb chop for dinner.
2.
workblow with an axe or similar tool
- He gave the tree a chop with the axe.
3.
martial artsTECH. hand strike in martial artsTECH.
- She blocked the opponent's chop skillfully.
4.
water conditionquality of water being rough with waves
- The chop of the sea made the boat ride uncomfortable.
5.
- He feared he might get the chop soon.
Images of chop
small piece of meat with a rib 
quality of water being rough with waves
Expressions with chop
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cut a tree or object to make it fall
They decided to chop down the old oak tree.
separate by cutting with a sharp tool
He had to chop off the damaged part of the rope.
cut into smaller pieces using repeated blows
She decided to chop up the vegetables for the stew.
place where stolen vehicles are dismantled for parts
The police raided a chop shop in the industrial district last night.
cut something into smaller pieces
She decided to chop it up for the stew.
likely to be removed or dismissed from a position
After the merger, many employees were for the chop.
make progress through something difficult or complicated
She chopped her way through the paperwork.
be dismissed from a job or position
After the merger, many employees got the chop.
small snacks served at social events
We enjoyed small chop at the wedding reception.
end someone's job or stop something suddenly
The company gave the chop to several employees last week.
dish of meat and vegetables stir-fried with sauce
We ordered chop suey at the new Chinese restaurant.
strike with the side of an open hand
He delivered a karate chop to the board.
cut of meat from a young sheep
She savored the juicy lamb chop at dinner.
cut of pork from the pig's loin
She grilled a delicious pork chop for dinner.
dish made from chopped or ground meat
The restaurant's special is chop steak with gravy.
in a quick manner or with speed
We need to finish this project chop-chop.
not very good, useful, or effective
This phone is not much chop.
chop cut from a leg of lamb
The chef prepared a delicious gigot chop for dinner.
quick downward hit with the hand
He scored with an underhand chop in the game.
shot with backspin in tennis
He used a chop shot to win the point.
change plans or opinions often and without consistency
He tends to chop and change every week.
side whiskers broad by the ears and narrow at the chin
He styled his facial hair into classic mutton chops.
argue using complex or clever reasoning
She loves to chop logic during debates.
Origin of chop
Old English, ceopan (to buy) + chop (to cut)
Examples of chop in a sentence
They decided to chop down the old tree. She chopped the vegetables for the stew. He chopped the wood for the fireplace. He chopped the rope with an axe. The chef chopped downward through the squash. The network chopped the show after just one season.
They chopped the project due to budget cuts. The batter chopped the ball into the ground. She managed to chop the ball past the pitcher. They agreed to chop the winnings after the final hand. The players chose to chop the prize money equally. The pork chop was perfectly cooked. She seasoned the chop with herbs. One chop split the log down the middle. She paused after each chop to check the notch. His chop was fast and precise, catching the opponent off guard. The instructor demonstrated a powerful chop during the lesson. The chop of the river made kayaking difficult. Fishermen were warned about the chop in the bay. The company announced the chop of several positions. After the merger, the chop was inevitable.
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- French:hacher, côte, ...
- German:hacken, Kotelett, ...
- Italian:tritare, braciola, ...
- Spanish:trocear, chuleta, ...
- Portuguese:picar, costeleta, ...
- Chinese:剁, 排骨, ...
- Japanese:切る, チョップ, ...
- Arabic:قَطَّعَ, قِطْعَة لَحْم بِضِلْع, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַצֵּץ, צֵלַע, ...
- Russian:рубить, отбивная, ...
- Ukrainian:рубати, відбивна, ...
- Hindi:टुकड़े-टुकड़े काटना, चॉप, ...
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