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hopper

7 entries found.

Main Entry:
hop·per 
          Listen to the pronunciation of hopper
Pronunciation:
\ˈhä-pər\
Function:
noun
Date:
13th century
1 a: one that hops b: a leaping insect ; specifically : an immature hopping form of an insect (as a grasshopper or locust)2 [from the shaking motion of hoppers used to feed grain into a mill] a: a usually funnel-shaped receptacle for delivering material (as grain or coal) ; also : any of various other receptacles for the temporary storage of material b: a freight car with a floor sloping to one or more hinged doors for discharging bulk materials —called also hopper car c: a box in which a bill to be considered by a legislative body is dropped d: a tank holding liquid and having a device for releasing its contents through a pipe e: a mix of things to be considered or done


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