hopper hopper /ˈhɑːpɝ/

noun

1. () Funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below  ( hopper )
   funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below
    The grains were loaded into the hopper, ready to be ground into flour.
   The grains were loaded into the hopper, ready to be ground into flour.
   
   
2. (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground  ( ground ball , groundball , hopper , grounder )
   (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
   
3. Terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping  ( hopper , grasshopper )
   terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
    The grasshopper jumped from blade of grass to blade of grass, its long legs propelling it forward
   The grasshopper jumped from blade of grass to blade of grass, its long legs propelling it forward
   
   
4. A machine used for picking hops  ( hop-picker , hopper )
   a machine used for picking hops
   
5. Someone who hops  ( hopper )
   someone who hops
    At hopscotch, the best hoppers are the children
   at hopscotch, the best hoppers are the children