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lopped

 

[ lɒpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cutting off

Lopped is the past tense of the verb 'lop', which means to cut off or sever. This term is often used in relation to trees or branches and can imply a way of pruning them to promote growth or aesthetic appeal. It can also refer to the act of removing something unnecessary or unwelcome from a larger whole. The term conveys a sense of decisiveness in the cutting action.

Synonyms

cut, removed, trimmed.

Examples of usage

  • He lopped off the dead branches from the tree.
  • The gardener lopped the overgrown bushes.
  • She lopped her long hair to a bob cut.
  • The farmer lopped the excess fruit to allow the remaining ones to grow larger.

Translations

Translations of the word "lopped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortado

🇮🇳 कटा हुआ

🇩🇪 abgeschnitten

🇮🇩 dipotong

🇺🇦 обрізаний

🇵🇱 odcięty

🇯🇵 切り取られた

🇫🇷 coupé

🇪🇸 cortado

🇹🇷 kesilmiş

🇰🇷 잘린

🇸🇦 مقصوص

🇨🇿 odřezaný

🇸🇰 odrezaný

🇨🇳 剪掉的

🇸🇮 odrezan

🇮🇸 klippt

🇰🇿 кесілген

🇬🇪 მოკლებული

🇦🇿 kəsilmiş

🇲🇽 cortado

Etymology

The word 'lop' traces its etymology to the Old English term 'lippa', which means to cut off or to cut away. It has evolved through the Middle English as 'loppen' and has been used in the context of horticulture for centuries. The word is often associated with pruning practices that help maintain the health and appearance of plants. Over the years, 'lop' has maintained its agricultural and gardening roots while also being applied metaphorically in various contexts where something is severed or reduced. Its usage reflects the idea of intentional removal to foster better conditions for growth or development.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,362, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.