Definition

A person or machine that cuts and gathers crops, especially grain, during harvest time.

Example

The farmer used a reaper to collect the wheat from the field.

Conversation

Have you seen the new reaper they added to the farm equipment store?

Yeah, it looks really efficient for harvesting crops quickly.

I heard it can replace several workers, which is impressive.

Definitely! It could save a lot of time during the harvest season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reaper → It is formed from "reap" (from Old English *reopan*, meaning to cut or harvest) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A reaper is a person who cuts or harvests crops.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cuts' ('reap') crops — the '-er' just means a person. A reaper is someone who harvests.

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