Crop
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British pronunciation/kɹˈɒp/
American pronunciation/ˈkɹɑp/

Definition & Meaning of "crop"

Crop
01

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

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The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this year.
Pests can damage a crop before it is ready for harvest.
Farmers rotate their crops to maintain soil health and fertility.
02

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

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The farmers planted a new crop of wheat this season.
Corn is a vital crop in many countries around the world.
The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions.
03

a short haircut with the back and the sides being faded

crop definition and meaning
04

a pouch in a bird's throat that is used for storing and digesting food

What is a "crop"?

A crop is a specialized pouch-like structure in a bird's digestive system. It acts as a temporary storage chamber for food, allowing birds to consume a large amount of food quickly and process it gradually. This adaptation enables efficient feeding and digestion, particularly for birds with high energy demands or those that need to gather food in one location and consume it later. The crop plays a crucial role in optimizing a bird's foraging strategies and managing its food intake.

05

the stock or handle of a whip

06

the output of something in a season

07

a collection of people or things appearing together

to crop
01

to cut someone's hair short

Transitive: to crop hair
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She decided to crop her hair for a fresh new look before starting college.
He asked the stylist to crop his hair into a low-maintenance style for the summer.
The barber expertly cropped his hair, giving him a clean and stylish appearance.
02

(of an animal) to bite off and consume the tops or upper parts of plants

Transitive: to crop plants
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The sheep cropped the tender shoots of the young saplings, grazing peacefully in the meadow.
The cattle cropped the grass in the field, leaving behind a neatly trimmed lawn-like surface.
The horses were turned out into the paddock to crop the lush green grass, enjoying a leisurely afternoon meal.
03

to gather or harvest a plant, typically for agricultural purposes

Transitive: to crop a plant
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The farmers cropped the wheat in late summer to prepare for the upcoming season.
The workers cropped the sugar cane, signaling the start of the sugar production season.
In the rice paddies, they cropped the mature rice plants by hand, one stalk at a time.
04

to cut the edges or parts of something, often to change its shape or size

Transitive: to crop sth
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The tailor decided to crop the trousers to a shorter length for a modern style.
She used scissors to carefully crop the image and remove unnecessary background.
To fit into the frame, the artist had to crop the painting slightly.
05

to produce or yield a harvest

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The apple trees cropped profusely in the orchard, laden with ripe fruit ready for picking.
Despite minimal intervention, the garden cropped remarkably well.
The vineyard cropped heavily this season, producing an exceptional vintage of wine grapes.
06

to prepare and plant agricultural land with specific crops

Transitive: to crop agricultural land
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The agriculturalists of the ancient civilization meticulously cropped the riverbanks with rows of barley.
In the uncharted territories of the New World, settlers cropped the fertile plains.
With careful planning and modern technology, the agro-entrepreneurs cropped the reclaimed marshlands.
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