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chopping

UK
/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɑpɪŋ/
choppingnoun
Translations
hachageAction de couper en morceaux; également pour le bruit ou le mouvement de découpe.
The chopping of vegetables was done quickly by the chef.
Le hachage des légumes a été fait rapidement par le chef.
Definitions
The act of cutting something into pieces with repeated sharp blows.
The chopping of vegetables was done quickly by the chef.
The sound or action of something being chopped.
The constant chopping from the kitchen could be heard throughout the house.
Synonyms
hacking
shredding
mincing
dicing
slicing
cutting
choppinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe objects or surfaces intended for cutting
Translations
à découperS'emploie pour un objet conçu pour couper en morceaux.
Place the meat on a chopping board before slicing.
Placez la viande sur une planche à découper avant de la trancher.
Definitions
Designed or used for chopping; suitable for cutting into pieces.
Place the meat on a chopping board before slicing.
Synonyms
mincing
sawing
cleaving
cutting
hewing
hacking
staccato
uneven
turbulent
jerky
rough
choppy
chopverb

chopping

ing-form

chopped
Past Simple
chopped
Past Participle
chopping
ing-form
UK
/tʃɒp/
US
/tʃɑp/
Translations
réduireEmployé avec une idée de diminution de quantité ou de taille.
The company plans to chop the budget by 20% this year.
L’entreprise prévoit de réduire le budget de 20 % cette année.
He decided to chop the vegetables for the salad.
Il a décidé de hacher les légumes pour la salade.
Additional translations
frapperAvec un mouvement rapide vers le bas.
Definitions
To cut something into pieces with repeated sharp blows using an axe or knife.
He decided to chop the vegetables for the salad.
To reduce or cut down something, especially in size or amount.
The company plans to chop the budget by 20% this year.
To hit or strike something with a quick, downward motion.
The player chopped the ball over the net with a swift motion.
Synonyms
slice
cut
dice
hack
cleave
sever
mutilate
carve
Antonyms
join
assemble
combine
chopgerund / present participle

chopping

Translations
en train de hacher
She is chopping onions in the kitchen.
Elle est en train de hacher des oignons dans la cuisine.
Additional translations
de découpePour quelque chose servant à couper ; formulation naturelle selon le contexte.
Definitions
In the process of cutting or designed for cutting.
Place the meat on a chopping board.
chopnoun
Definitions
A small cut of meat, typically including part of a rib.
I ordered a lamb chop for dinner at the restaurant.
A downward cutting blow or movement, typically with a hand or an axe.
The karate instructor demonstrated a powerful chop to break the board.
A mark or stamp, especially one made with a seal.
The document was validated with an official chop from the government office.
A short, quick stroke, as in table tennis or golf.
He used a chop to return the ball with a backspin in the table tennis match.
Rough water produced by wind, consisting of short, irregular waves.
The small sailboat struggled in the heavy chop near the shoreline.
Skill or technical ability, especially in music or a physical activity (used chiefly in the plural form chops).
The drummer has the chops to handle even the most complex rhythms.
(usually plural) The jaw or mouth, especially the fleshy or protruding parts around the mouth.
The dog licked its chops hungrily.
chopadjective
Definitions
Relating to or serving chops (cuts of meat); associated with dishes or establishments specializing in chops.
They went to a famous chop house for dinner.
choppast participle
Definitions
Cut into small pieces.
Add two cups of chopped onions to the pan.
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