hopper

Noun
  1. Funnel-shaped receptacle;
    Contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below (synset 103540464)
    is a type of: receptacle - a container that is used to put or keep things in
  2. Someone who hops (synset 110204946)
    "at hopscotch, the best hoppers are the children"
    is a type of: jumper - an athlete who competes at jumping
  3. A machine used for picking hops (synset 103540609)
    is a type of: machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    same as: hop-picker
  4. Terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping (synset 102229081)
    is a type of: orthopteran, orthopteron, orthopterous insect - any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
    subtypes:
    same as: grasshopper
  5. (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground (synset 100129909)
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: hit, hitting, striking - the act of contacting one thing with another
    subtypes:
    • chop, chopper - a grounder that bounces high in the air
    • roller - a grounder that rolls along the infield
    same as: ground ball, groundball, grounder

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