lop off (verb)

1. The sculptor decided to lop off the excess clay to create a more refined masterpiece.

2. In the horror movie, the killer used a chainsaw to lop off his victim's limbs.

3. In the science fiction novel, the characters had advanced technology that allowed them to lop off body parts and replace them with robotic limbs.

4. In the anime series, the protagonist had a special ability to lop off his enemies' heads with a single strike.