Crop

A 'crop' is the cultivated product of the land, typically harvested for food or economic value. It can also refer to the act of harvesting or gathering such a product. Furthermore, 'crop' can describe a quantity of something produced at one time, like a harvest. In agriculture, it involves the selection, planting, and cultivation of plants. This also refers to the action of trimming or cutting something short, such as hair or animal parts. Figuratively, 'crop' can mean to remove something unwanted or unnecessary. A 'crop' can also refer to a whip or riding stick.

Crop meaning with examples

• Farmers carefully monitored their wheat crop, hoping for a bountiful harvest. The recent drought threatened the entire crop yield, forcing many to take loans. The company invested heavily in machinery to handle the large crop produced last year. To prevent spoilage, farmers transported their crop to market daily, despite the difficult conditions and lack of vehicles for hauling the yield.
• After years of hard labor, the farmers were finally able to crop their land for the first time in many years. It was a time of celebration. The farmer used a specialized scythe to crop the tall grass from the field, making hay. At the end of the season, the villagers gathered together to crop the rice paddies, ready to see the fruits of their labor finally.
• The fashion designer was inspired by the new collection's design, as the crop of pants this season had become very fashionable. She decided to use these design ideas for her new set of outfits. In order to fit the new wardrobe, she decided to crop her favorite denim jacket. The market reported a bumper crop of avocados this year, resulting in lower prices.
• The barber skillfully cropped his customer's hair, giving him a modern style. She decided to crop the unnecessary details from the photograph. The trainer used a crop to guide the horse during the riding lesson. The company had to crop its expenses due to financial difficulties by letting go of many valued team members.