Meaning of the word cropper in English

What does cropper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cropper

US /ˈkrɑː.pɚ/
UK /ˈkrɒp.ər/

Noun

1.

a person who cultivates a small farm or garden, especially one who pays rent with a share of the crop

Example:
The poor cropper struggled to make ends meet after a bad harvest.
Many croppers in the region relied on rain for their crops.
2.

a fall, especially from a horse or bicycle

Example:
He took a nasty cropper when his bike hit a pothole.
The jockey took a cropper at the last fence.
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