Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Chopping
Chop′ping
,Adj.
[See
Chop
to barter.] Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other;
as, a
. chopping
seaChop′ping
,Noun.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Chopping
CHOPPING
,ppr.
CHOPPING
,Adj.
CHOPPING
, n.1.
A high-heeled shoe, worn by ladies in Italy. [See Chioppine.]2.
A cutting; a mincing; from chop.