Chop

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004292",
  "term": "Chop",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Small, steep, disordered waves on a water surface raised by local wind, especially when the wind blows against a current or an older swell. In aviation, the same word names light turbulence felt as slight, quick, fairly regular bumps, with no real change in the aircraft's altitude or attitude.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/chop/"
}