verb
lop
lop
Lop (verb) means to cut off a part of something, especially a branch or limb. Example: “The gardener lopped off the dead branches.”
verb
1
To cut off a part of something, especially a branch or limb.
"The gardener lopped off the dead branches."
"They lopped several minutes off their previous best time."
2
To hang down loosely.
"The dog's ears lopped over its face."
noun
1
A breed of rabbit with ears that hang down flat rather than standing upright.
"She bought a lop as her daughter's first pet."
How to use lop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cut off part of something (often a branch), or to hang down loosely.
Common pairings
lop off
lop a branch
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Word forms
- Plural
- lops
- Third person singular
- lops
- Past tense
- lopped, lopt
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Etymology
From Middle English loppe ("bough"); the verb developed from the noun, describing the cutting-off of boughs.
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Rhymes for lop
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What does “lop” mean?
The word “lop” means to cut off a part of something, especially a branch or limb. In plain terms, to cut off part of something (often a branch), or to hang down loosely.
How do you pronounce “lop”?
“Lop” is pronounced lop (/lɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “lop” in a sentence?
Here is “lop” used in a sentence: “The gardener lopped off the dead branches.”
What is another word for “lop”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lop” include Luopu.
What part of speech is “lop”?
Depending on how it is used, “lop” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “lop” come from?
The word “lop” comes from Middle English. From Middle English loppe ("bough"); the verb developed from the noun, describing the cutting-off of boughs.
How many meanings does “lop” have?
“Lop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cut off a part of something, especially a branch or limb.
