For other uses, see chop.

Chop

“a. A short irregular motion of waves. b. An area of choppy water, as on an ocean.”

Chop About

To chop about “Is applied to the wind when it varies and changes suddenly, and at short intervals of time.”

See also

  • Seamanship
  • Swell (ocean)
  • Wave

References

  1. ^ The Free Dictionary
  2. ^ The Sailor’s Word Book

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