lop
1to cut off (branches, twigs, etc.) from a tree or other plant.
to cut off (a limb, part, or the like) from a person, animal, etc.
to cut off the branches, twigs, etc., of (a tree or other plant).
to eliminate as unnecessary or excessive: We had to lop off whole pages of the report before presenting it to the committee.
Archaic. to cut off the head, limbs, etc., of (a person).
to cut off branches, twigs, etc., as of a tree.
to remove parts by or as by cutting.
parts or a part lopped off.
(of trees) the smaller branches and twigs not useful as timber.
Origin of lop
1Other definitions for lop (2 of 3)
to hang loosely or limply; droop.
to sway, move, or go in a drooping or heavy, awkward way.
to move in short, quick leaps: a rabbit lopping through the garden.
to let hang or droop: He lopped his arms at his sides in utter exhaustion.
hanging down limply or droopingly: lop ears.
Origin of lop
2Other definitions for LOP (3 of 3)
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British Dictionary definitions for lop (1 of 3)
/ (lɒp) /
to sever (parts) from a tree, body, etc, esp with swift strokes
to cut out or eliminate from as excessive
a part or parts lopped off, as from a tree
Origin of lop
1Derived forms of lop
- lopper, noun
British Dictionary definitions for lop (2 of 3)
/ (lɒp) /
to hang or allow to hang loosely
(intr) to slouch about or move awkwardly
(intr) a less common word for lope
Origin of lop
2British Dictionary definitions for lop (3 of 3)
/ (lɒp) /
Northern English dialect a flea
Origin of lop
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