chop

A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

"I only like lamb chops with mint jelly."

A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.

"It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling."

A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.

"A karate chop."

To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.

"chop wood; chop an onion"

To sever with an axe or similar implement.

"Chop off his head."

To give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.