lopper

noun

lop·​per ˈlä-pər How to pronounce lopper (audio)
: pruning shears with long handles
usually used in plural

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Thin out dead, old, or unwanted culms by cutting them to ground level with loppers or a hand saw. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 Many homeowners bring out their loppers and pruning saws in spring for one reason or another. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 Hand tools for gardens, such as shovels, rakes, pickaxes, and tree loppers. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lopper

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lopper was in 1953

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“Lopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopper. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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