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Lop - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Lop means to cut off branches or parts from a tree or plant, often to shape or prune it. It can also refer to hanging loosely or drooping, like a rabbit’s ears.

lop

/lɑp/ /lɒp/

Definition:

To cut off branches or parts from a tree or plant, often to shape or reduce size.

Synonyms:

prune, trim, chop, sever

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

attach, graft

Common Collocations:

lop off branches, lop a tree, lop the top

Derivatives:

lopper, lopping, lopped

Usage Tips:

Use "lop" for cutting branches or parts; often implies quick or rough removal rather than careful trimming.

Common Phrases:

lop off, lop and top, lop it down

Etymology:

Originates from Middle English "loppe," meaning to cut off or hang loosely; related to Old Norse "loppa."

Examples:

  • 1. She used shears to lop the overgrown branches.
  • 2. The gardener will lop the dead limbs from the tree tomorrow.
  • 3. He decided to lop off the top of the hedge for a neater look.
  • 4. Lop carefully to avoid damaging the healthy parts of the plant.

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