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: one that chops
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: a device that interrupts an electric current or a beam of radiation (such as light) at short regular intervals
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: a high-bouncing batted baseball
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: a customized motorcycle
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: one that has the front wheel forward of the handlebars
Examples of chopper in a Sentence
Noun
The sound of choppers filled the sky.
army choppers evacuated refugees from the war zone
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
State of play: The FAA will close two low-altitude helicopter routes near the airport to most choppers, with exceptions being made for police and medical helicopters, Reuters reported.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
In the morning, Peggy and another Donut would don their light blue outfits, board a helicopter and chopper to a firebase.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
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Noun
The successful downing of the chopper may have influenced Ukraine's growing interest in the Gravehawk system.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
State of play: The FAA will close two low-altitude helicopter routes near the airport to most choppers, with exceptions being made for police and medical helicopters, Reuters reported.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
In many ways, the significance of the Captain America chopper and its absence, could arguably make this one of the more valuable cultural icons of all time...
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
In the morning, Peggy and another Donut would don their light blue outfits, board a helicopter and chopper to a firebase.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
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“Chopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chopper. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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