Definitions

1. noun

a cultivated plant or plants over a specific area of land during a single growing season

“The farmer harvested a bountiful crop of wheat this year.”

2. verb

to cut or shear (a plant or plants) to a uniform height, especially to promote new growth or to make harvesting easier

“The gardener will crop the roses to keep them healthy and looking their best.”

3. verb

to remove or cut off the top of (a plant or plants) to promote growth or to make harvesting easier

“The farmer cropped the wheat to prepare it for harvesting.”

4. noun

a person who cultivates land or plants for a living, especially one who owns and operates a farm

“The crop is grown by local farmers in the region.”