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chopping

/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/

/ˈtʃɑpɪŋ/

choppingnoun

Translations

рубка

The chopping of wood is a common task in rural areas.

Рубка дров - обычная задача в сельских районах.

нарезка

The chopping of vegetables is the first step in making the soup.

Нарезка овощей - первый шаг в приготовлении супа.

Additional translations

рубление

измельчение

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

choppinggerund / present participle

/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/

/ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe objects or surfaces intended for cutting

Definitions

Designed or used for chopping; suitable for cutting into pieces.

Place the meat on a chopping board before slicing.

Synonyms

chopverb

chopping

Gerund

chopped

Past Simple

chopped

Past Participle

chopping

Gerund

/tʃɒp/

/tʃɑp/

Translations

рубить

He decided to chop some wood for the fireplace.

Он решил нарубить дров для камина.

нарезать

She needs to chop the vegetables for the salad.

Ей нужно нарезать овощи для салата.

Additional translations

дробить

шинковать

рассечь

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

Antonyms

chopgerund / present participle

chopping

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.