crop out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To appear at the surface of the ground; to outcrop.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Approximately 90 percent of the mapped area is covered by volcanic rocks of Quaternary age; rocks of Tertiary age crop out chiefly in the southeastern and southwestern parts of the area.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To become noticeable or manifest; to come to light.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To remove (part of an image) by adjusting the borders so as to exclude it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “crop out” mean?
To appear at the surface of the ground; to outcrop.
Is “crop out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.