chops Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
   chop.
   
   • the boat headed into the chop
2. noun a small cut of meat including part of a rib
   chop.
   
3. noun a jaw
   chop.
   
   • I'll hit him on the chops
4. noun a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
   chop; chop shot.
   
5. noun a grounder that bounces high in the air
   chop; chopper.
   
6. verb cut into pieces
   chop; chop up.
   
   • Chop wood
   • chop meat
7. verb move suddenly
   chop.
   
8. verb form or shape by chopping
   chop.
   
   • chop a hole in the ground
9. verb strike sharply, as in some sports
   chop.
   
10. verb cut with a hacking tool
    chop; hack.
    
11. verb hit sharply
    chop.
    

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