Definition of Lopper

1. Noun. A long-handled pruning saw with a curved blade at the end and sometimes a clipper; used to prune small trees.

Exact synonyms: Pruner, Pruning Hook
Generic synonyms: Pruning Saw
Derivative terms: Lop, Lop, Prune

Definition of Lopper

1. n. One who lops or cuts off.

2. v. i. To turn sour and coagulate from too long standing, as milk.

Definition of Lopper

1. Noun. A person who lops. ¹

2. Noun. A gardening tool used for lopping ¹

3. Verb. To turn sour and coagulate from too long standing, as milk. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lopper

1. to curdle [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: curdle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lopper

lophophores
lophopoda
lophostea
lophosteon
lophotrichate
lophotrichous
lophotrochozoan
lophotrochozoans
lopinavir
loping
lopolith
lopoliths
loppard
lopped
lopped off
lopper (current term)
loppered
loppering
loppers
loppet
loppier
loppiest
lopping
loppings
loppy
loprazolam
lopremone
lops
lopseed
lopseeds

Literary usage of Lopper

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"... the lopper), Biterolf s sword. WIELAND (" the divine blacksmith ") also made two famous swords—viz. ..."

2. Louis XVI Détroné Avant D'être Roi: Ou Tableau Des Causes Nécessitantes de by abbé Proyart, Liévain Bonaventure Proyart (1800)
"... lopper. Placé sur le premier degré du trône, il frappe les regards et fixe toute l'attention du ministre ombrageux. ..."

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