A Quick and Simple Dictionary

chop

1. Noun.  A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.
2. Noun.  A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.
3. Noun.  (martial arts) A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.
4. Noun.  Ocean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long.
5. Noun.  (poker) A hand where two or more players have an equal-valued hand, resulting in the chips being shared equally between them.
6. Noun.  (informal, with "the") Termination, especially from employment.
7. Verb.  (transitive) To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
8. Verb.  (transitive) To sever with an axe or similar implement.
9. Verb.  (transitive, baseball) To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
10. Verb.  (poker) To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
11. Verb.  (obsolete) To exchange, to barter; to swap.
12. Noun.  An official stamp or seal.
13. Noun.  Mark indicating nature, quality, or brand.