Cuts or chops (4)
I believe the answer is:
hews
I believe this is a double definition.
'cuts' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'chops' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for hews that I've seen before include "Cuts or shapes with an axe" , "Fells" , "Chops as with axe" , "Old-style appearances" .)