Real Dictionary

chop
A chop is a small piece of meat cut from the ribs of a sheep or pig.
verb: If you chop something, you cut it into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe.

chop in American English 1
to cut or make by blows with an ax or other sharp tool
intransitive verb: to make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, as with an ax
transitive verb: to cut or sever with a quick, heavy blow or a series of blows, using an ax, hatchet, etc.

chop in American English 2
a jaw
intransitive verb: to turn, shift, or change suddenly

chop in American English 3
to shift or veer suddenly, as the wind; change direction
noun: the jaw

chop in American English 4
an official seal, stamp, permit, or license, as orig. in India and China
noun: an official stamp or seal, or a permit or clearance, esp. as formerly used in India and China

chop in British English 1
verb: to cut (something) with a blow from an axe or other sharp tool

chop in British English 3
noun: a design stamped on goods as a trademark, esp in the Far East

chop in Hospitality
verb: If you chop food, you cut it into pieces with strong, downward movements of a knife.