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reaper

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Reaper (noun) means a person or machine that harvests crops. Example: “The reaper moved steadily across the golden wheat field.”

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A person or machine that harvests crops.
"The reaper moved steadily across the golden wheat field."

How to use reaper

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In plain EnglishSomeone (or something, like a farm machine) that harvests crops; also familiar as "the Grim Reaper," the personification of death.

Common pairings
the Grim Reaper combine reaper

Word forms

reapers plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reaper” mean?

The word “reaper” means a person or machine that harvests crops. In plain terms, someone (or something, like a farm machine) that harvests crops; also familiar as "the Grim Reaper," the personification of death.

How do you pronounce “reaper”?

“Reaper” is pronounced REEP (/ˈɹiːpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “reaper” in a sentence?

Here is “reaper” used in a sentence: “The reaper moved steadily across the golden wheat field.”

What part of speech is “reaper”?

“Reaper” is a noun.

Is “reaper” a common word?

“Reaper” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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