choppingdown
nounUK /ˌtʃɒpɪŋˈdaʊn/
US /ˌtʃɑːpɪŋˈdaʊn/
The act of cutting something down with an axe or saw.
The choppingdown of the old tree took all morning.
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2. The process of reducing something greatly in size or amount.
The choppingdown of the budget upset many workers.
3. In sports, a quick, forceful hit or tackle that brings a player down.
His choppingdown of the runner stopped the play.
4. The act of cutting food into small pieces by striking repeatedly.
The choppingdown of onions made her eyes water.