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Definition of lopper

lopper

/ˈlɑː.pɚ/
lop · per
Plural:loppers
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• noun

1

A gardening tool consisting of long-handled shears operated with both hands, used for pruning twigs and small tree branches (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The arborist used a heavy-duty pair of loppers to trim the overgrown branches along the fence."

2

A person who cuts or lops off branches from trees or shrubs.

Example

"A skilled lopper was hired to clear the low-hanging limbs from the orchard before harvest."

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• Rhymes for lopper

• Nearby Words

lop
lope
lopezia
lopper
loppers
lopsided
lopsidedly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lopper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lopper
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