CHOP

• (noun) a grounder that bounces high in the air

  synonyms : chopper

• (noun) a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

  synonyms : chop shot

• (noun) a jaw

  "I'll hit him on the chops"

• (noun) a small cut of meat including part of a rib

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

  "the boat headed into the chop"

• (verb) hit sharply

• (verb) cut with a hacking tool

  synonyms : hack

• (verb) cut into pieces

  "Chop wood", "chop meat"

  synonyms : chop up

• (verb) strike sharply, as in some sports

• (verb) form or shape by chopping

  "chop a hole in the ground"

• (verb) move suddenly

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