Sentence examples for a chopping block from inspiring English sources

He said that we had "treated the marble counter tops like a chopping block.

She still has his 16th-century "hen table" with a compartment below for a chicken, and a chopping block on the top.

Ms. Garfield, seated with her head resting on one as if on a chopping block, sang the Beach Boys song "Don't Worry Baby".

He has cooked without hearing the bubble of slow-boiling water or the sound of a knife blade against a chopping block.

Lay a piece of baking paper over the rice paper and place a chopping block or heavy book on top to weigh it down.

When halving an acorn squash or making a post-Thanksgiving sandwich, the average American reaches for any knife that's handy — thick or thin — and treats a cutting board like a chopping block.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL--Fined Dallas OT Flozell Adams for performing a chop block against Jacksonville DE Tony Brackens in a preseason game on Aug. 30.

The National Football League fined Dallas Cowboys tackle Flozell Adams yesterday for performing a chop block against defensive end Tony Brackens of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"That's not a chop block," said Fassel, "and the league has to see that and say, 'That was not an attempt to chop block.' " The league is saying that.

EXTRA POINTS Running back Ahmad Bradshaw was fined $2,500 for a chop block that cost the Giants a safety in their 29-10 loss to Tennessee.

Laveranues Coles made a circus catch for a 44-yard gain in the second quarter, but Martin was called for a chop block and the play came back.