"Crop" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A crop is a plant or part of a plant that is grown for food, fiber, or other industrial purposes. It can also refer to the process of removing unwanted areas or objects from an image or video, such as removing a person from the background. Additionally, in agriculture, a crop is a specific type of plant that is cultivated for farming purposes.
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Crooks are dishonest or illegal individuals, especially those involved in criminal activities. The term can also refer to bends or twists in something, like a pipe or a road.
To croon is to sing in a smooth, gentle, and often sentimental tone, typically in a low pitch. It can also refer to the sound made while singing in this way.
A crooner is a male singer who has a smooth, rich, and resonant voice, often associated with the jazz and popular music of the 1930s to the 1950s. Crooners typically sing in a relaxed, intimate style, often with a focus on lush harmonies and sentimental lyrics. Famous crooners include Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Perry Como.
Crooning refers to a style of singing characterized by a smooth, gentle, and intimate tone, often used by male singers in jazz and popular music. It is typically associated with a relaxed, laid-back, and emotional delivery, often accompanied by a rich, resonant vocal timbre. Crooning tends to emphasize melodic phrasing, subtle vibrato, and a warm, whispery quality, evoking a sense of warmth and familiarity in the listener. Well-known examples of crooning singers include Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra.
Croons is a verb that means to sing in a smooth, gentle, and melodic tone, often in a romantic or sentimental style. It can also refer to the sound of a person singing in this way. The word is often used to describe the singing style of male jazz and pop singers, particularly those from the early 20th century.
Croque-monsieur is a type of sandwich that originated in France. It typically consists of ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce on toasted bread, grilled until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy. The name "croque-monsieur" is French for "mister crunch," which refers to the crispy, crunchy texture of the toasted bread.