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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chop \Chop\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chopped}; p. pr & vb n. {Chopping}.] [Cf. LG & D. kappen, Dan. kappe, Sw kappa. Cf {Chap} to crack.] 1. To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [See {Chop} to barter.] Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also having tumbling waves dashing against each other as a chopping sea. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chopping \Chop"ping\, n. Act of cutting by strokes. {Chopping block}, a solid block of wood on which butchers and others chop meat, etc {Chopping knife}, a knife for chopping or mincing meat, vegetables, etc.; -- usually with a handle at the back of the blade instead of at the end From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [Cf. {Chubby}.] Stout or plump; large [Obs.] --Fenton.
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