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crops
/kɹɒps/
In its agricultural sense, the word evokes images of abundance, seasonality, and human labor. It differs from "plants" by implying a purposeful, large-scale cultivation for consumption or profit. When referring to the total yield (e.g., "a bumper crop"), it shifts from describing the plants themselves to describing the volume of the result. This usage can extend metaphorically to any produced group, such as "a crop of new recruits." As a verb, the focus is on precision and removal. Unlike "cut," which is generic, "crop" implies an intentional shaping or refining—whether removing the edges of a digital image to improve composition or shearing hair for utility and neatness.
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Yo, can you help me crop this pic for the slide? It looks wonky.
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Meanings
Cultivated plants that are grown as food, especially grains, fruits, or vegetables.
"The farmers are harvesting their corn crops before the first frost."
The total amount of a crop harvested in one season.
"A severe drought led to an unusually small crop of wheat this year."