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reap

The correct spelling is reap.

How to pronounce reap

/ɹiːp/
noun

IPA: /ɹiːp/

Say it like: Ree-p

The correct spelling is reap. A bundle of grain; a handful of grain laid down by the reaper as it is cut. For example: "to reap a benefit from exertions"

Usage Examples

to reap a benefit from exertions

Until a child process is reaped, it may be listed in the process table as a zombie or defunct process.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A bundle of grain; a handful of grain laid down by the reaper as it is cut.

verb

  1. 1.To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
  2. 2.To gather (e.g. a harvest) by cutting.
  3. 3.To obtain or receive as a reward, in a good or a bad sense.
  4. 4.To terminate a child process that has previously exited, thereby removing it from the process table.
  5. 5.To deprive of the beard; to shave.

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