Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Chop \Chop\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chopped}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Chopping}.] [Cf. LG. & D. kappen, Dan. kappe, Sw. kappa. Cf.
   {Chap} to crack.]
   1. To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to
      cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.

Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [See {Chop} to barter.]
   Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having
   tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping
   sea.

Chopping \Chop"ping\, n.
   Act of cutting by strokes.

   {Chopping block}, a solid block of wood on which butchers and
      others chop meat, etc.

   {Chopping knife}, a knife for chopping or mincing meat,
      vegetables, etc.; -- usually with a handle at the back of
      the blade instead of at the end.

Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [Cf. {Chubby}.]
   Stout or plump; large. [Obs.] --Fenton.

Source : WordNet®

chopping
     See {chop}

chop
     n 1: a small cut of meat including part of a rib
     2: a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts
        backspin on the ball [syn: {chop shot}]
     3: a grounder that bounces high in the air [syn: {chopper}]
     [also: {chopping}, {chopped}]

chop
     v 1: cut into pieces; "Chop wood"; "chop meat" [syn: {chop up}]
     2: move suddenly
     3: strike sharply, as in some sports
     4: cut with a hacking tool [syn: {hack}]
     5: hit sharply
     [also: {chopping}, {chopped}]