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Uncommonchopping
The correct spelling is chopping.
How to pronounce chopping
verb
Say it like: Cho-ppi-ng
The correct spelling is chopping. To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. For example: "chop wood; chop an onion"
Usage Examples
“chop wood; chop an onion”
“Chop off his head.”
“The wind chops about.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
- 2.To sever with an axe or similar implement.
- 3.To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
- 4.To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
- 5.To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
noun
- 1.The action by which something is chopped.
adjective
- 1.Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other.
- 2.Stout; large; plump
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