chopping
UK: ˈtʃɒpɪŋ | US: ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ
adj. 1. (of wind or waves) rough and violent
vt. 2. present participle of "chop": to cut something into pieces with repeated sharp blows
n. 3. the action or sound of cutting or striking repeatedly
The word "chop" originated in the late 14th century, likely from Old English ceapian (to bargain) or Middle Dutch kappen (to cut or strike). The modern sense of "cutting with a quick blow" emerged in the 16th century. The suffix "-ing" forms the present participle, indicating ongoing action (e.g., "chopping wood") or describing a state (e.g., "chopping seas"). The dual meanings reflect both physical cutting and the figurative "violent motion" of nature.
The chef is chopping vegetables for the soup.
The boat struggled in the chopping waves.
Listen to the rhythmic chopping of the axe in the forest.
Strong winds made the lake waters choppy and dangerous.
She finished chopping the logs before sunset.