as in 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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Lawn Mower Height Settings for Warm-Season Grasses Warm-season grasses are mowed at a significantly shorter height than cool-season grasses.—
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Meanwhile, the Hurricanes posted the best record in the Eastern Conference and then mowed through their playoff competition, going 12-1 to meet Vegas in the Final.—
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2 June 2026
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“Chopped (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopped%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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