Meaning of the word chopping in English

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

chopping

US /ˈtʃɑpɪŋ/
UK /ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/

Noun

the action of cutting something into small pieces, especially food

Example:
The chef began the delicate task of chopping the herbs.
She spent an hour on the chopping of vegetables for the stew.

Adjective

used to describe something that is suitable for or used in the action of chopping

Example:
We need a new chopping board for the kitchen.
He used a heavy chopping axe to split the logs.