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CHOPPING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Chopping.

Chopping - as a noun

The irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

Example: "The boat headed into the chop"

A small cut of meat including part of a rib

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutcut of meat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A jaw

Example: "I'll hit him on the chops"

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chop shot

A grounder that bounces high in the air

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chopper

Chopping - as a verb

Cut into pieces with repeated blows

Example: "Chop wood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chop up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move suddenly

Form or shape by chopping

Example: "Chop a hole in the ground"

Strike sharply, as in some sports

Cut with a hacking tool

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hit sharply

Chopping - as an adjective

Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other.

Example: "A chopping sea"

Stout; large; plump

Example Sentences

"She was chopping onions for the soup."
"He was chopping firewood for the bonfire."
"The chef was chopping vegetables with precision."
"I was chopping up the old furniture to use as firewood."
"She was chopping the chicken into small pieces for the stir-fry."
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Word Game Points

Is CHOPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chopping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHOPPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CHOPPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chopping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHOPPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is CHOPPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chopping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHOPPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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