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lopping

The correct spelling is lopping.

How to pronounce lopping

verb

IPA: /ˈlɒpɪŋ/

Say it like: Lop-pin-g

The correct spelling is lopping. (usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone. For example: "to lop the head"

Usage Examples

to lop the head

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.
  2. 2.To hang downward; to be pendent; to lean to one side.
  3. 3.To allow to hang down.

noun

  1. 1.The cutting off of branches, etc.
  2. 2.That which is cut off; leavings.

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