Chopper
/ˈtʃɒpə/
Definitions
2 meaningsA machine or tool used for chopping or cutting something into pieces.
/ˈtʃɒpə/
A machine for chopping
The wood chopper quickly split the log.
💡 Simply: It's like a super-powered scissor that cuts things into tiny bits! Imagine a food processor, a wood-chopping tool, or even a helicopter that cuts through the air.
👶 For kids: It's a machine that cuts things up!
More Examples
She used a vegetable chopper to prepare the salad.
How It's Used
"The chef used a food chopper to mince the garlic."
"The farmer used a helicopter chopper to spread fertilizer."
A helicopter, especially a large one used for military or police purposes.
/ˈtʃɒpə/
A helicopter
The news chopper captured footage of the accident.
💡 Simply: It's a big helicopter, often used by police or the army. Imagine a giant flying machine with spinning blades.
👶 For kids: It's a big helicopter that flies!
More Examples
The army chopper landed in a nearby field.
How It's Used
"The military chopper flew low over the battlefield."
"The police chopper was used to monitor the traffic."
From "chop" + "-er", a suffix forming agent nouns.
The use of 'chopper' as a term for a helicopter gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'chop' and the '-er' meaning 'one who does'—a chopper is something that chops.
Word Origin
"One who chops"