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topper

topper

8.6
A worker who cuts the tops off plants or trees
  • noun
  • /ˈtɑːpər/
translation icon : podador

Examples

  • You may not have to eradicate these dish-toppers fully; basically, learn to make less heavy, more healthy alternate options.

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  • QVC has the plate toppers at $2.00 higher.

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  • He was already on QVC, which means Lori would have to negotiate with whoever has the current contract with Michael and Plate Topper, in addition to her negotiations with Michael.

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  • The topper carefully cut the tops off the old fruit trees to encourage new growth.

  • In the garden, the topper skillfully trimmed the vegetables to prepare them for harvesting.

  • After checking the health of each plant, the topper decided to prune the tallest ones first.

Synonyms

pruner
vstopper
1 4.8

A person who cuts branches to shape trees and shrubs

focuses on cutting off the upper parts of trees and vegetables

Compounds

A small piece of chocolate placed on top of a cake or dessert to decorate it

A classic formal hat like a top hat worn at weddings and ceremonies

A bright, stylish hat or accessory worn to make an outfit stand out

Surface Forms

topper singular
toppers plural

Morphology

topper = top (transparent) = top + er

This is a regular agent noun meaning a person who tops, that is, removes the tops from things.

Etymology

Topper comes from the simple parts top and -er, meaning 'one who tops' or 'removes the top'. So a worker called a topper is someone who cuts off the tops of trees or vegetables as part of their job.