What is the meaning of chop?

noun

• The irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide. )
  • usage: "the boat headed into the chop"
• A small cut of meat including part of a rib.
• A jaw.
  • usage: "I'll hit him on the chops"
• A tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball.
  • synonyms: chop shot
• A grounder that bounces high in the air.
  • synonyms: chopper

verb

• Cut into pieces.
  • usage: "Chop wood"; "chop meat"
  • synonyms: chop up
• Move suddenly.
• Form or shape by chopping.
  • usage: "chop a hole in the ground"
• Strike sharply, as in some sports.
• Cut with a hacking tool.
  • synonyms: hack
• Hit sharply. .