chop

US /tʃɑp/

UK /tʃɒp/

B1

verb

  • To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
  • To hit someone with your hand

noun

  • A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
  • Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone

Examples

He chopped off the small branches before cutting down the tree.

Roughly chop the cabbage.