Synonyms for

Lop

Verb / lɑ:p / Another word for lop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut off the branches or tops of a tree or plant.

Synonyms & similar words

discerp crop snip dress trim sever cutback clip prune trim prune cut clip shear chop hack slash detach sever divide amputate remove snip nip crop curtail reduce shorten

Example sentences

  1. He will lop off the branches of the tree.
  2. She used a saw to lop off the dead branches.
  3. The gardener will lop the shrubs to make them grow better.
  4. He had to lop the top of the tree to make room for the power lines.
  5. The forester had to lop the branches to let the sun into the forest floor.

Quotes

  • The ax forgets what the tree remembers - African Proverb
  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
  • In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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