chop

/ʧɑp/

the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

中文释义：碎浪；砍；劈

The boat struggled against the chop of the sea.

小船与海上的碎浪搏斗。

Strong winds created a heavy chop on the lake.

强风在湖面上掀起了汹涌的碎浪。