as in cutting (down)
to bring down by cutting
we have to chop down that tree out front before it falls on the house
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Red clover stands taller, is less amenable to mowing, and can be short-lived.—
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Avoid mowing in the early morning or mid-day, as wet grass and strong sunlight can harm your lawn.—
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“Chopping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopping%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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