chopping
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.cutting something into small pieces using a knife or an axe.
v.the act of cutting something into smaller pieces with repeated, forceful strokes of a sharp instrument.
Simple“She spent the afternoon chopping vegetables for a large pot of soup.”
In context“Chopping wood for the winter was a physically demanding task that required both stamina and a well-maintained axe.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the physical action of hitting or cutting something with a tool.
n.the action of delivering a sharp blow or series of blows with a heavy, bladed tool.
Simple“The steady chopping of the axe was the only sound in the quiet forest.”
In context“The rhythmic chopping of the chef's knife against the wooden board echoed through the professional kitchen during the dinner rush.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing water with many small, rough waves that move in different directions.
adj.describing a sea state or body of water characterised by short, irregular, and turbulent waves.
Simple“The small boat struggled to stay steady in the chopping water of the bay.”
In context“The ferry crossing was delayed due to the chopping seas and high winds that made docking at the pier too dangerous.”