reaps Meaning & Definition
/ɹiːps/
What Does Reaps Mean?
Reaps is used as a noun meaning plural of reap. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of reap. As a verb, it means To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine.
Reaps Definition (Noun)
- plural of reap.
Reaps as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reap
Verb
- To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
- To gather (e.g. a harvest) by cutting.
- To obtain or receive as a reward, in a good or a bad sense.
to reap a benefit from exertions
- To terminate a child process that has previously exited, thereby removing it from the process table.
Until a child process is reaped, it may be listed in the process table as a zombie or defunct process.
- To deprive of the beard; to shave.
Synonyms of Reaps
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Reaps synonyms and antonyms →Reaps in a Sentence
to reap a benefit from exertions
Until a child process is reaped, it may be listed in the process table as a zombie or defunct process.
Word Forms & Grammar
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