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hopper
noun hop·per \ˈhä-pər\
: someone or something that hops
: a container that is used for pouring material (such as grain or coal) into a machine or opening
the hopper : a box that bills are put into before they are considered by a legislature
Full Definition of HOPPER
1
a : one that hops b : a leaping insect; specifically : an immature hopping form of an insect (as a grasshopper or locust)
2
[from the shaking motion of hoppers used to feed grain into a mill] a : a usually funnel-shaped receptacle for delivering material (as grain or coal); also : any of various other receptacles for the temporary storage of material b : a freight car with a floor sloping to one or more hinged doors for discharging bulk materials —called also hopper car c : a box in which a bill to be considered by a legislative body is dropped d : a tank holding liquid and having a device for releasing its contents through a pipe e : a mix of things to be considered or done
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First Known Use of HOPPER
13th century
Hopper
biographical name Hop·per \ˈhä-pər\
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Edward 1882–1967 Am. artist
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Grace 1906–1992 née Grace Brewster Murray Am. admiral, math., & computer scientist
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(William) DeWolf 1858–1935 Am. actor
HOPPER Defined for Kids
hopper
noun hop·per \ˈhä-pər\
Definition of HOPPER for Kids
1
: someone or something that hops
2
: an insect that moves by leaping
3
: a container used for pouring material (as grain or coal) into a machine or a bin
4
: a railroad car for materials that are transported in large quantities
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