lopper

/ˈlɒpər/

Definitions

1. noun

a tool used to cut or trim grass, especially a curved knife or sickle for cutting grass or weeds

“The gardener used a lopper to cut back the overgrown bushes.”

2. noun

a person who trims or cuts grass, especially for a living

“The groundskeeper was a skilled lopper who kept the park’s lawns perfectly manicured.”

3. verb

to cut or trim something, especially grass or weeds, with a lopper

“She lopped the weeds in her garden to keep them under control.”

Synonyms

  • pruner
  • trimmer

Antonyms

  • grower
  • sprouter