methodicalchopping
nounUK /məˈθɒdɪkəl ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/
US /məˈθɑːdɪkəl ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/
Methodical chopping is cutting something into pieces in a careful, step-by-step way.
The chef's methodical chopping turned the big carrot into neat little slices.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A slow, organized way of breaking a problem into smaller parts.
Her methodical chopping of the big project made it feel easy to finish.
3. The steady, rhythmic sound of someone cutting things in an orderly way.
We heard the methodical chopping of vegetables coming from the kitchen.
4. In games, a careful and repeated way of striking or cutting something.
His methodical chopping at the tree finally brought it down.