chop shop


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chop shop

n. Slang
A place where stolen cars are disassembled for parts that are then sold.
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chop′ shop`


n.
a garage where stolen cars are dismantled so that their parts can be sold separately.
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Noun 1. [画像:chop shop - a place where stolen cars are disassembled for their parts]chop shop - a place where stolen cars are disassembled for their parts
workshop, shop - small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
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