chopper
|chop-per|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtʃɑːpər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʃɒpə/
cutting tool or device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chopper' originates from the English word 'chop,' where 'chop' meant 'to cut or sever with a quick blow.'
Historical Evolution
'chop' transformed into the noun 'chopper' to describe a tool or device used for chopping.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tool for chopping,' but over time it evolved to include meanings like 'helicopter' and 'motorcycle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or machine used for chopping, especially food.
She used a chopper to dice the vegetables.
Synonyms
Noun 3
a type of motorcycle with extended forks.
He rode his chopper across the country.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45