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cropper

cropper

8.1
A machine used to cut and gather farm plants at harvest
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɒpər/
translation icon : cosechadora
  • The cropper worked from sunrise to sunset during the busy harvest season.

Examples

  • Many farms now use a mechanical cropper instead of hiring seasonal workers.

  • The new cropper made it possible to harvest the entire field in one day.

  • The farmer bought a new cropper last week.

  • Is the cropper ready for use today?

  • The farmer used a cropper to harvest the wheat quickly.

  • She grabbed the cropper to cut the overgrown plants in her garden.

  • The artist used a digital cropper to adjust the size of her images.

Synonyms

cutter
vscropper
67 2.5

A tool used to cut materials like glass or dough

operates for harvesting plants, images, or broader cutting work
clipper
vscropper
40 2.8

A small tool with blades used to cut hair or nails

is more general, covering harvesting machines and cutting images too
harvester
vscropper
9 2.0

A person or machine that collects crops when they are ready

is a more general device for harvesting or cutting plants or images
trimmer
vscropper
6 3.0

A tool that cuts and makes edges neat, like wood or hair

is broader, used for harvesting crops and cutting images as well
weed-whacker
vscropper
  • US
4 3.0

A powered tool that cuts weeds and grass around edges

focuses on harvesting or general cutting, not detailed edging or trimming
picker
vscropper
  • Specialized
3 4.1

A machine or robot that picks fruit from trees

focuses on general harvesting or cutting tasks rather than selective picking
reaper
vscropper
  • Archaic
3 5.2

A machine that cuts and gathers crops on a farm

is a broader tool used for harvesting or cutting plants or images
binder
vscropper
  • Archaic
1 7.5

A machine that cuts grain and ties it into bundles

covers harvesting or cutting more broadly rather than binding sheaves
lopper
vscropper
1 6.2

A long-handled tool with a sharp blade for cutting small tree branches

is used broadly for harvesting or cutting plants and images
windrower
vscropper
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A machine that cuts crops and lays them in rows to dry

is a general harvesting or cutting device beyond arranging rows
mulcher
vscropper
1 5.9

A machine that grinds plant material into small pieces to cover soil

focuses on harvesting or cutting whole plants or images rather than shredding
snipper
vscropper
  • UK
1 4.3

A person or tool that cuts threads and trims small plants

covers larger harvesting or cutting tasks rather than tiny trims
edger
vscropper
1 6.0

A tool used to trim and shape the edge of a lawn

is broader, used to harvest or cut plants and images not only edges
swather
vscropper
  • Specialized
8.6

A machine or person that cuts crops and puts them in rows to dry

is used more widely for harvesting or cutting, not only to dry crops
weed remover
vscropper
3.2

A tool with metal claws that pulls weeds out by their roots

emphasizes harvesting or cutting rather than pulling roots

Idioms

To fail badly or have a sudden problem

How Powerful

combine
6 6.1
harvester
9 2.0
cropper
8.1
shears
1 3.0
clipper
40 2.8

Surface Forms

cropper singular
croppers plural

Morphology

cropper = crop (transparent) = crop + er

Instrument or agent noun formed by adding '-er' to the verb 'crop'; the meaning 'tool that crops' is a direct extension of the verb.

Etymology

A cropper can also be a tool or machine named from the verb crop ('to cut' or 'harvest'), so a cropper is something that cuts plants or trims parts of a picture.