chopping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of cutting food into smaller pieces using a sharp instrument.

  - "He chopped the vegetables for the salad."
  - "We need to chop the onions before making the curry."

• Verb

  To cut or divide something into smaller parts.

  - "The tree was chopped down to make way for the new road."
  - "The company was chopped into smaller parts after the merger."

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Variants

List of all variants of chopping that leads to same result
chop , chop logic , chopped , chopping , chops , chopping block , chopping blocks , chopping board , on the chopping block , chop down , chopped down , chopping down , chops down , chop off , chopped off , chopping off , chops off , chop up , chopped up , chopping up , chops up

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Etymology

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The word 'chopping' comes from the Old English word 'ceapian', which means 'to buy' or 'to trade'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the act of cutting or chopping.

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Trivia

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1. Chopping is an essential skill in many cuisines around the world.

2. The Guinness World Record for the fastest chopping of an onion is held by a professional chef named Michael Lim, who completed the task in just 18.664 seconds.

3. The act of chopping wood is also called 'chopping' or 'splitting'.

4. In some cultures, chopping is considered a meditative practice and is used as a form of mindfulness meditation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dicing: A specific type of chopping where food is cut into small, uniform cubes.

2. Mincing: A type of chopping where food is cut into very small pieces, often used for herbs or garlic.

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Culture

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In literature, chopping is often used as a metaphor for change or transformation. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'chopped up' and 'chopped out' in contrast to his own quiet and orderly life. In music, the term 'chop' is used to describe a musician's ability to play complex rhythms and techniques with precision.

How to Memorize "chopping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a sharp knife and chopping through an onion or a carrot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chopping' with the sound of a knife hitting a cutting board.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Chop, Chop, Chop' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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