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CROPPED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
Example:
cropped soil
Classified under:
Similar:
planted (set in the soil for growth)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb crop
Context examples:
A tall, broad-shouldered young fellow, with a cropped head, a felt basin of a hat, and a flyaway coat, came tramping down the road at a great pace, walked over the low fence without stopping to open the gate, straight up to Mrs. March, with both hands out and a hearty...
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)