verb
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To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
example
chop wood; chop an onion
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To sever with an axe or similar implement.
example
Chop off his head.
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To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
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To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
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To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
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To make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax.
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To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.
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To interrupt; with in or out.
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(Perl) To remove the final character from (a text string).