Definition of hopper
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: one that hops
b
: a leaping insect
specifically
: an immature hopping form of an insect (such 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 (such 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
Hopper
biographical name (1)Definition of Hopper (Entry 2 of 4)
Edward 1882–1967 American artist
Hopper
biographical name (2)Definition of Hopper (Entry 3 of 4)
Grace 1906–1992 née Grace Brewster Murray American admiral, mathematician, and computer scientist
Hopper
biographical name (3)Definition of Hopper (Entry 4 of 4)
(William) DeWolf 1858–1935 American actor
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