Meaning of chop off in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    chop off

    Definitions

    1. remove by or as if by cutting

    Examples

    • « cut off the ear »
    • « lop off the dead branch »

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