Hypertext Webster Gateway: "chopping"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [Cf. {Chubby}.]
Stout or plump; large. [Obs.] --Fenton.
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