Hopper

biographical name

(William) DeWolf 1858–1935 American actor

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“Hopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hopper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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hopper

noun
hop·​per ˈhäp-ər How to pronounce hopper (audio)
1
a
: one that hops
b
: a leaping insect
especially : a young hopping form of an insect
2
a
: a usually funnel-shaped container for delivering material (as grain)
b
: a railroad car with a sloping floor and hinged doors

called also hopper car

c
: a tank with a device for releasing its liquid through a pipe
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