"Hopper" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A hopper is a container or vessel that holds and regulates the flow of bulk materials, such as grains, powders, or pellets. It is typically used in industrial settings, like factories, mills, and warehouses, to store and transport materials.
Hopelessness is a state of feeling despair, desperation, or helplessness, often accompanied by a sense of resignation or powerlessness. It is a feeling of being unable to overcome difficulties or achieve a desired outcome, often accompanied by a lack of motivation or energy to take action.
Hopes refer to a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing or outcome to happen in the future. It is a positive and optimistic attitude towards a potential result, and is often accompanied by a sense of trust, faith, or confidence that it will occur.
A hoplite was a type of ancient Greek infantryman, particularly during the Classical period (5th-4th centuries BC). They were equipped with armor, a shield, and a long spear called a doru. Hoplites fought in close formation, known as the phalanx, which provided protection and mutual support. The hoplite's armor and equipment were designed to withstand the rigors of hand-to-hand combat, and their fighting style emphasized brutal close-quarter combat.
Hopping is the act of jumping in a sudden, short, and quick manner, typically with one foot or leg in a bouncing or skipping motion. It can also refer to the act of moving through a place or a series of places by jumping or leaping, often in a playful or carefree manner.
Hops is a noun that refers to the undeveloped flowers or seed pods of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), often used as a bittering, flavoring, and stability agent in beer brewing.