chop (down)

Definition of chop (down)next
as in to cut (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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mow
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  • Leave enough room to mow around the tree, cut it back each season, and make any repairs to your fence, such as staining or board replacement.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • During air quality advisories, Derf recommends people avoid idling in a drive-thru for too long or mowing during air quality advisories because that could increase emissions.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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“Chop (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chop%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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