Lopping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɒpɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lopping is a noun meaning gerund of lop: the cutting off of branches, etc.
Meaning
gerund of lop: the cutting off of branches, etc.
More Meanings
- That which is cut off; leavings.
- present participle and gerund of lop
Example Sentences
[…] I ſhall only throvv the ſtrong Point of Light upon that Part vvhich coincides vvith Roman Hiſtory, and of that Part only on the Point of Time vvhen they received the great and final Stroke vvhich made them no more a Nation; […] I ſay nothing of the Loppings made from that Stock whilſt it ſtood; nor from the Suckers that grevv out of the old Root ever ſince.
Word Forms
- loppings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cropped, leavings, offcutting, offcut, slash, fell.
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