purposefulchopping

noun

UK /ˈpɜːpəsfəl ˈtʃɒpɪŋ/

US /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/

Chopping that you do on purpose to make something.

The chef's purposefulchopping turned the big carrot into tiny pieces for the soup.

SYNONYMS

deliberate cutting intentional chopping planned slicing focused hacking

RELATED WORDS

knife cutting board recipe preparation chef

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Cutting wood with a clear goal in mind.

His purposefulchopping filled the woodpile before winter.

3. Chopping food in a careful, organized way.

The purposefulchopping of onions and peppers made dinner fast.

4. A strong, steady chopping motion used in sports.

The player's purposefulchopping swing sent the ball flying.