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chop vs axe

axe vs chop

chop and axe both are nouns.

chop and axe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chop Yes No Yes No
axe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, axe is a hyponym of chop; that is, axe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chop:
  • chop: cut with a hacking tool
  • axe: chop or split with an ax
Other hyponyms of chop include ax.
chop (noun) axe (noun)
a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
a grounder that bounces high in the air
a jaw
a small cut of meat including part of a rib
the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
chop (verb) axe (verb)
hit sharply terminate
cut with a hacking tool chop or split with an ax
cut into pieces with repeated blows
strike sharply, as in some sports
form or shape by chopping
move suddenly
Difference between chop and axe

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