Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reaper
noun
/ˈriːpər/
Definition
A person or machine that harvests crops.
Examples
- The reaper worked tirelessly in the fields, gathering the ripe wheat.
- In many cultures, the reaper is considered a symbol of both death and harvest.
- The invention of the mechanical reaper revolutionized farming in the 19th century.
Meaning
The term ‘reaper’ refers to someone or something that cuts down grain or gathers in crops during harvest time.
Synonyms
- harvester
- cutter
- reaping machine
