Meaning of the word chopper in English

What does chopper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chopper

US /ˈtʃɑː.pɚ/

UK /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

a helicopter

Example:

•

The news crew arrived in a chopper.

•

We could hear the chopper overhead.

Synonym:

helicopter heli

a large knife or cleaver, especially one used by a butcher

Example:

•

He used a heavy chopper to cut through the bone.

•

The chef sharpened his meat chopper.

Synonym:

cleaver hatchet