chopper

noun

chop·per | \ ˈchä-pər

Definition of chopper

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : one that chops

2 choppers plural, slang : teeth

3 : a device that interrupts an electric current or a beam of radiation (such as light) at short regular intervals

4 : machine gun

5 : helicopter

6 : a high-bouncing batted baseball

7 : a customized motorcycle specifically : one that has the front wheel forward of the handlebars

chopper

verb

choppered; choppering; choppers

Definition of chopper (Entry 2 of 2)

: helicopter

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Synonyms for chopper

Synonyms: Noun

copter, helicopter, whirlybird

Examples of chopper in a Sentence

Noun

The sound of choppers filled the sky. army choppers evacuated refugees from the war zone

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Britton spiked a sinker for a wild pitch that put Andújar on second, then saw the rookie go to third on a chopper up the middle that Jonathan Schoop turned into an out at first. — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, "As Zach Britton's trade value for Orioles improves, Brad Brach's spirals further," 10 July 2018 Toronto pushed the lead to 6-3 in the eighth when Diaz reached on a three-base error by Angels reliever Deck McGuire, who threw wildly past first base on a chopper to the mound, and scored on Luke Maile’s sacrifice fly. — Mike Digiovanna, latimes.com, "Angels fight back but fall to Blue Jays in extras," 24 June 2018 Sophomore shortstop Ethan Kavanagh hit a leadoff single and moved to second base with two outs on an infield chopper by junior catcher Bryce Ziegler. — Nate Bryan, The Courier-Journal, "Eighth-ranked St. X beats Highlands, 10-6 for its eighth state title," 16 June 2018 But an August 2009 collision over the Hudson River between a Liberty chopper and a small private plane killed nine people, including a group of Italian tourists. — Bloomberg.com, "Pilot in NY Chopper Crash Called ‘Mayday,’ Cited Engine Failure," 12 Mar. 2018 But Homeland Security wouldn’t approve the landing of a chopper. — Cassie Owens, Philly.com, "Not your parents' prom: Inside Philly's elaborate send-off culture," 8 June 2018 Renato Nunez took in a Victor Martinez chopper to third and fired to second in an effort to turn two. — Jeff Wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers Reaction: Butterflies accompany Lincecum to Rock Round. Here's why that's a good thing | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 7 May 2018 The crew behind this video, Teton Gravity Research, eschewed the easier drone fare for some in-person helicopter photography, courtesy of a GSS C520 camera mounted to the chopper. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "This is Mount Everest at 20,000 Feet in Stunning UltraHD," 3 Mar. 2015 Now commanders on the ground get video feeds from drones and the choppers. — New York Times, "The Last 9/11 Fire Chief Bows Out," 10 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Trump climbed out, said a few words with Pence, and then retreated to his private helicopter, also bearing his name, and choppered off for the city proper. — Longreads, "The RNC, Revisited," 31 Oct. 2017 Despite concerns from some Palm Beachers about the noise that could come from Trump choppering onto the island, the Town Council agreed to make a presidential exception to allow a Mar-a-Lago landing spot. — Andy Reid, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Trump's helicopter commutes yet to fly at Mar-a-Lago," 26 July 2017 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — President Donald Trump choppered onto a hulking, gleaming aircraft carrier here Thursday to rally momentum for his ambitious call for a major hike in military spending. — The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Trump tours a hulking aircraft carrier to promote hike in military spending," 2 Mar. 2017 For $700 to $900 per person, Queensland’s Pterodactyl Helicopters will chopper you and a companion to three pubs and two breweries in this vast — 2½ times the size of Texas — state. — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "CityBeat and 10 Barrel's relationship status: It's complicated," 27 Apr. 2017

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