hopper

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hopper  /ˈhɑ pər/ ? Meaning of "hopper"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below
  2. (n) someone who hops
  3. (n) a machine used for picking hops
  4. (n) terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
  5. (n) (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground

Synonym(s)

groundball, grounder, grasshopper, hop-picker

Usage(s):

  • The house specialty is that sublime Sri Lankan staple, the hoppera wafer-thin, bowl-shaped pancake with a crisp surround and soft spongy center.
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