Meaning & Definition of word "Chopper"

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    Chopper

    /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

    noun:

    • 1. A tool or implement used for chopping, especially vegetables or meat.
      • Example: She used a sharp chopper to quickly prepare the vegetables for the stir-fry.
    • 2. A helicopter.
      • Example: The chopper flew low over the city, providing a perfect view of the skyline.
    • 3. A motorcycle, especially a customized one, typically with a long front fork.
      • Example: He rode his new chopper down the highway, enjoying the wind in his hair.
    • 4. A slang term for a firearm, particularly a machine gun.
      • Example: The soldiers were equipped with choppers and ready for the mission.

    Etymology

    Middle English choppen, from Old English ceorfan (meaning 'to cut').

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chopper in the sky:

    refers to a helicopter flying overhead.

    chopper blades:

    the rotating blades of a helicopter or similar aircraft.

    chopper ride:

    a trip taken in a helicopter.

    meat chopper:

    a tool specifically used for cutting meat rapidly.

    Related Words

    axe:

    a tool used for chopping, splitting, and piercing wood.

    slicer:

    a tool for slicing food, typically with a sharp blade.

    cleaver:

    a tool used for cutting meat, heavy and broad.

    machete:

    a broad blade used for cutting vegetation.

    Slang Meanings of chopper

    Meaning: A motorcycle with extended forks and a custom design.

    Example Sentence: He built an amazing chopper from scratch.

    Meaning: Referring to someone who frequently or enthusiastically uses a chopper.

    Example Sentence: He's a real chopper when it comes to cooking.