'Chopping' definitions:

Definition of 'Chopping'

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  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To sever or separate by one more blows of a sharp instrument; to divide; -- usually with off or down. [1913 Webster]
  • Chop off your hand, and it to the king. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To seize or devour greedily; -- with up. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Upon the opening of his mouth he drops his breakfast, which the fox presently chopped up. --L'estrange. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Chopping'

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  • 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Chopping'

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  • Chopping \Chop"ping\, n. Act of cutting by strokes. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Chopping'

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  • Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [Cf. Chubby.] Stout or plump; large. [Obs.] --Fenton. [1913 Webster]