hops

1. 1
   nouncountableplural

   The flowers of the hop plant, or the same flowers sold as pellets, small pieces, or powder.

   My uncle adds hops to the beer he makes at home.

   We picked hops all afternoon, and our hands smelled of them for days.

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2. 2
   verb

   The form of hop used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

   The little bird hops along the fence looking for seeds.

   My sister hops on one foot all the way to the door.

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3. 3
   noun

   Plural of hop. Use it when there is more than one hop.

   The frog crossed the path in three quick hops.

   In the game, you take two hops on one foot and then jump with both feet.

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4. 4
   verb

   The form of hop used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun, meaning to add hops to beer.

   My dad hops his beer near the end so it smells fresh.

   She hops the mash twice to give the beer a more bitter taste.

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