chop

cut into pieces

“chop meat”

strike sharply, as in some sports

the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

“the boat headed into the chop”

a grounder that bounces high in the air

cut with a hacking tool

a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball

a jaw

“I'll hit him on the chops”

a small cut of meat including part of a rib

form or shape by chopping

“chop a hole in the ground”

hit sharply

move suddenly