2syllables
chopping
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chopping is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chopping is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchopping
1verb
- To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
Example: "chop wood; chop an onion"
- To sever with an axe or similar implement.
Example: "Chop off his head."
- To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
- To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
- To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
- To make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax.
- To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.
- To interrupt; with in or out.
- (Perl) To remove the final character from (a text string).
1verb
- To exchange, to barter; to swap.
- To chap or crack.
- To vary or shift suddenly.
Example: "The wind chops about."
- To twist words.
- To converse, discuss, or speak with another.
1noun
- The action by which something is chopped.
1adjective
- Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other.
Example: "a chopping sea"
- Stout; large; plump
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