Dictionary Entry
lop
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Meaning
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To cut off branches or parts of something, especially a tree or plant, to shape it or remove dead sections.
Example Sentence
The gardener used sharp shears to lop off the dead branches from the old oak tree.
Usage Note
Describes the action of cutting off parts of plants, trees, or sometimes other objects to shape them, remove dead or overgrown sections, or reduce their size. It implies a clean cut.