lop

verb
UK: /lɒp/
US: /lɑːp/

  1. To cut off branches or parts of a tree or bush.

    1. I need to lop that branch hanging over the fence.
    2. The gardener will lop the overgrown bushes in the spring to encourage new growth.

  2. To remove something by cutting it off, especially in a quick or careless way.

    1. He had to lop the rope to free the boat.
    2. The editor decided to lop several scenes from the movie to shorten its runtime.

Synonyms

sever trim chop prune cut
lop noun

  1. The act of cutting off branches or other parts of a plant.

    1. The lop revealed the tree's hidden structure.
    2. After the lop, the garden looked much neater and well-maintained.

  2. A piece that has been cut off from a tree or plant.

    1. We gathered the lops to use as firewood.
    2. The gardener collected the lops after trimming the hedges in the backyard.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lop" in English means: To cut off branches or parts of a tree or bush., To remove something by cutting it off, especially in a quick or careless way..

The phonetic transcription of "lop" is /lɒp/ in British English and /lɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lop": sever, trim, chop, prune, cut.

Example usage of "lop": "I need to lop that branch hanging over the fence.". More examples on the page.