chop (n)

n11527767

type n
lex_filenum 19
def the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
examples the boat headed into the chop
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Hypernym physical phenomenon
Derivationally related form chop → choppy
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Derivationally related form choppy → chop
Hyponym physical phenomenon

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