loper Meaning & Definition
/ˈloβo/
What Does Loper Mean?
Loper is a noun that means One who or that which lopes; a runner; a leaper. It is also used to mean A swivel placed at one end of the ropewalk, with the whirl being at the opposite end.
Loper in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈloβo/ |
| Plural | lopers |
Loper Definition (Noun)
- One who or that which lopes; a runner; a leaper.
- A swivel placed at one end of the ropewalk, with the whirl being at the opposite end.
Noun
- A wolf, especially a grey or timber wolf.
Synonyms of Loper
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Loper synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Loper
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Loper in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
loper (plural lopers)
Words That Rhyme With Loper
Origin of Loper
Origin 1: From lope (“to leap, to run”) + -er.
Origin 2: From American Spanish lobo (“wolf”) (/ˈloβo/), reinterpreted as or conflated with loper (“one who lopes”); compare the alternative forms which reflect other re-interpretations and conflations.