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/krɒp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A cultivated plant that is grown on a large scale for food, fiber, or other agricultural products.
The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this season.
The yield of such plants in a given season.
The crop was abundant this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions.
An animal or a plant that has been cultivated or bred, especially as a modified form of a wild species.
The crop of new fruit varieties is exciting for local farmers.
verb
To cut or harvest a crop.
We need to crop the wheat before the rain comes.
To cut off or remove parts of something, especially in photography or artwork.
She decided to crop the photo to focus on the subject.
Etymology
Middle English 'cropp', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cash crop:
A crop produced for commercial value rather than for use by the grower.
crop rotation:
The practice of alternating the types of crops grown on a particular piece of land to improve soil health.
crop up:
To appear or occur unexpectedly.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To cut short; to take a quick action.
He decided to crop the meeting to save time.
A very short hairstyle.
After his break-up, he got a crop to symbolize a new beginning.