chop

chop is a   Verb

Definition:

[1] To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.

[2] To sever or separate by one more blows of a sharp instrument; to divide; -- usually with off or down. Chop off your hand, and it to the king. Shak.

[3] To seize or devour greedily; -- with up. [Obs.] Upon the opening of his mouth he drops his breakfast, which the fox presently chopped up. L`estrange.

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