noun

1. A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

   “I only like lamb chops with mint jelly.”

2. A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.

   “It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling.”

3. A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.

   “A karate chop.”

Synonyms: axe, pink slip, sack

verb

1. To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.

   “chop wood; chop an onion”

2. To sever with an axe or similar implement.

   “Chop off his head.”

3. To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.