crop

word

/ˈkɹɑp/
krahp
/kɹˈɒp/
krop

Definition

A crop is a plant grown by farmers for food or other use, or the amount of such plants collected during a season. It can also mean to cut part of an image or photo.

Usage & Nuances

As a noun, 'crop' usually refers to plants like wheat, rice, or corn. Common phrases: 'cash crop' (grown for money), 'bumper crop' (large harvest). As a verb, 'to crop' is mostly used for images, not for cutting hair or plants. Don't confuse with 'harvest' (the act of collecting crops).

Example Sentences

This year’s crop was ruined by heavy rain.

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Can you crop out the background from this image?

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Coffee is a major cash crop for the region.

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He used an app to crop the photo.

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They planted a new crop of rice this year.

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Wheat is an important crop in many countries.

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