 
		
		Definition of chop:
		
		
		(n) :
		
		a cut of meat, often containing a section of a 
rib; a blow with an 
axe, 
cleaver, or similar 
utensil
		 
								
				"I only like lamb chops when it is served with mint jelly."
			
			
	
		
		
		(v) :
		
		to cut into pieces with short, vigorous 
cutting motions; to 
sever with an 
axe or similar implement
		
 
								
				"chop wood"