chop

Definition

  • n. the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
  • n. a small cut of meat including part of a rib
  • n. a jaw
  • n. a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

Word forms

Past participle
chopped
Present participle
chopping
Past tense
chopped
Third person singular
chops

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I ordered a pork chop for dinner at the restaurant.

  2. vt.

    Please chop the vegetables into small pieces for the salad.

  3. vi.

    The car had to chop suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.