Lop off and Nip

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Lop off verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.

Usage example: the hair stylist started by lopping off several inches from her long tresses, before beginning to shape what was left

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Nip and lop off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nip" instead a verb "Lop off".

Nip verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.

Usage example: I'm just going to nip these hedges, and then I'll be done with the work outside

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Lop off and nip are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lop off" instead a verb "Nip".

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

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