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/lɒp/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does lop mean?

verb, noun

To cut down or remove the branches of a tree, typically to reduce its size or promote new growth. A lop is also a type of rabbit or a device used to cut or remove something.

Example

"The gardener decided to lop the branches of the overgrown tree to make it easier to maintain."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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