crop
Plural
crops
1
all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season
- The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this year.
- Pests can damage a crop before it is ready for harvest.
- Farmers rotate their crops to maintain soil health and fertility.
- A sudden frost can ruin an entire crop if it occurs at the wrong time.
- The rice crop is usually ready for harvest in late autumn.
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a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land
- The farmers planted a new crop of wheat this season.
- Corn is a vital crop in many countries around the world.
- The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions.
- They rotated their crop of soybeans to maintain soil fertility.
- The region is known for its crop of apples, which are exported worldwide.
3
a hairstyle in which the back and sides are cut short or faded
4
a pouch in birds and some other animals used to store and soften food before digestion
A crop is a specialized pouch-like structure in a bird's digestive system. It acts as a temporary storage chamber for food, allowing birds to consume a large amount of food quickly and process it gradually. This adaptation enables efficient feeding and digestion, particularly for birds with high energy demands or those that need to gather food in one location and consume it later. The crop plays a crucial role in optimizing a bird's foraging strategies and managing its food intake.
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5
the handle or stock of a whip
6
a group or collection of people or things appearing together