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chopping

[ˈtʃɒpɪŋ]

chopping Definition

  • 1the action or sound of cutting something with repeated sharp blows, typically using an axe or knife
  • 2the act of reducing something to small pieces by chopping it up

Using chopping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chopping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sound of chopping wood echoed through the forest.

  • Example

    She was chopping vegetables for dinner.

  • Example

    He was chopping down a tree with an axe.

chopping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chopping

Phrases with chopping

  • a surface on which things are chopped, typically a thick wooden board

    Example

    The butcher placed the meat on the chopping block.

  • to frequently change one's mind or opinion

    Example

    He can't seem to make up his mind and keeps chopping and changing his plans.

  • to use confusing or irrelevant arguments to try to prove a point

    Example

    He was trying to chop logic to win the argument.

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Summary: chopping in Brief

The term 'chopping' [ˈtʃɒpɪŋ] refers to the action or sound of cutting something with repeated sharp blows, typically using an axe or knife. It also denotes the act of reducing something to small pieces by chopping it up. Examples include chopping wood, vegetables, or trees. Phrases like 'chopping block' and 'chop and change' extend the meaning of 'chopping.'