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Past tense for to chop or cut into separate or very small pieces
“Peel them with a sharp knife and chop them into chunks.”
Past tense for to sever or cut off
“They asked the men who were near it to chop the branches off a tree that had fallen down sometime before.”
Past tense for to cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions
“Mel taught me to chop wood using a double-bladed axe.”
Past tense for to fell a tree or plant by cutting through its base
“A few days later, the men came, and after drinking manioc beer, they began to chop down the large tree.”
Past tense for to abolish or reduce the size of (something) in a way regarded as ruthless
“At the same time, they also announced plans to chop 3,000 jobs in a bid to reduce costs.”
Past tense for to reduce or shorten in extent or duration
Past tense for to hit or strike, often with one's hand
Past tense for to put an end to, especially formally
Past tense for to cut with a wide, sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword
Past tense for to remove (a section) from a text or piece of work
Past tense for to knock or cut pieces off (a hard material)
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