chopping block

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Noun chopping block has 1 sense

chopping block - a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split
--₁ is a kind of block

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Term: Chopping Block

Definition: A sturdy wooden surface typically used in cooking or butchery for cutting, chopping, or preparing food.

Example Sentences:

I placed the vegetables on the chopping block and began to dice them.
The butcher skillfully cuts the meat on the large chopping block in the market.
She used the chopping block to tenderize the meat before marinating it.

Sense 2:

Definition: A figurative term meaning a difficult or challenging situation where someone may face punishment, criticism, or loss.

Example Sentences:

After the company's poor financial performance, the CEO's position is on the chopping block.
The politician's controversial statement put his career on the chopping block.
When the team failed to meet their targets, everyone's job was on the chopping block.

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