chopp

n. Act of cutting by strokes. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. Chubby. ] Stout or plump; large. [ Obs. ] Fenton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ See Chop to barter. ] Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping sea. [ 1913 Webster ]