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Definition of hopper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
insectsgrasshopper or similar insect
- A hopper landed on the leaf next to us.
2.
bulk containercontainer for holding and dispensing bulk material
- The grain was steadily fed into the mill from the hopper.
3.
machine feederTECH. device for feeding materials into a machineTECH.
- The hopper feeds coal into the furnace.
4.
living beingRare person or animal that jumps or hopsRare
- The rabbit is a natural hopper.
5.
foodRare Sri Lankan pancake made from rice flourRare
- She enjoyed a delicious hopper for breakfast.
6.
architectureRare US window that opens by tilting verticallyRare US
- She opened the hopper to let in air.
7.
fishingRare artificial fishing lureRare
- He caught a fish using a hopper.
8.
- He went to the hopper.
9.
transportationTECH. open-topped railway truck for bulk transportTECH.
- The minerals were loaded into the hopper.
10.
chessTECH. fairy chess piece that jumps over othersTECH.
- The hopper moved across the board.
Images of hopper
grasshopper or similar insect 
container for holding and dispensing bulk material 
device for feeding materials into a machine 
Sri Lankan pancake made from rice flour 
window that opens by tilting vertically 
artificial fishing lure
Expressions with hopper
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awaiting further action or decision
Several proposals are in the hopper.
person who frequently changes jobs
She is known as a job-hopper in the industry.
person who frequently changes TV channels
My dad is a channel hopper during commercials.
someone who frequently visits different nightclubs
She is a club-hopper who knows all the best spots in town.
large rubber ball for bouncing
Children love playing on the space hopper.
someone who jumps over fences
The fence hopper quickly escaped the yard.
small airplane for short flights
We took a puddle hopper to the island.
person involved in hip hop culture
She is a well-known hip-hopper in the city.
small jumping crustacean found on beaches
Sand hoppers scatter quickly when disturbed on the beach..
container holding and dispensing animal feed
The farmer filled the feed hopper with grain.
railroad car with a bottom that can open to unload cargo
The hopper car was filled with coal for transport.
container for temporary storage of bulk materials
The factory installed a surge hopper to manage material flow.
person or device dealing cards in a game
The card hopper shuffled and dealt the cards efficiently.
Origin of hopper
Middle English, hoppen (leap) + -er (agent)
Terms with hopper included in their meaning
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Examples of hopper in a sentence
I saw a hopper resting on the window sill. The hopper was filled with coal for the furnace. They cleaned the hopper to prevent clogging. The hopper ensures a steady flow of grain. A malfunctioning hopper can halt production. The kangaroo is an impressive hopper.
Children love to watch the grasshopper, a tiny hopper. He ordered a hopper at the local restaurant. The chef prepared a sweet hopper for dessert. The architect recommended a hopper for better ventilation. A hopper was installed in the attic for airflow. The angler's favorite hopper was lost in the river. He bought a new hopper for the fishing trip. He cleaned the hopper after use. The old hopper needed repairs. The hopper was filled with coal. Grain poured steadily into the hopper. A hopper can leap over multiple pieces. The hopper's unique move surprised the opponent.
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- French:sauterelle, trémie, ...
- German:Heuschrecke, Trichter, ...
- Italian:cavalletta, tramoggia, ...
- Spanish:saltamontes, tolva, ...
- Portuguese:gafanhoto, tremonha, ...
- Chinese:蚱蜢, 料斗, ...
- Japanese:バッタ, 容器, ...
- Arabic:جَرادَة, قِمْع, ...
- Hebrew:חָגָב, מַכְרֶה, ...
- Russian:кузнечик, бункер, ...
- Ukrainian:коник, бункер, ...
- Hindi:टिड्डी, हॉपर, ...
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