reaper

noun

reap·​er ˈrē-pər How to pronounce reaper (audio)
: one that reaps
especially : any of various machines for reaping grain

Examples of reaper in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reaper was before the 12th century

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“Reaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaper. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

reaper

noun
reap·​er ˈrē-pər How to pronounce reaper (audio)
1
: a worker who reaps crops
2
: a machine for reaping grain
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