the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide); the boat headed into the chop'

a small cut of meat including part of a rib

a jaw; I'll hit him on the chops'

a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

[ Syn: chop shot ]

a grounder that bounces high in the air

[ Syn: chopper ]

cut into pieces; Chop wood; chop meat

[ Syn: chop up ]

move suddenly

form or shape by chopping; chop a hole in the ground'

strike sharply, as in some sports

cut with a hacking tool

[ Syn: hack ]

hit sharply