lop 
/ˈlɑ:p/ verb
lops; lopped; lop·ping /ˈlɑ:p/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cut branches from (a tree, bush, etc.)
▪ trees that have been heavily lopped 2 : to cut or cut off (something)
▪ badly lopped hair — usually + off ▪ lop off a dead branch ▪ He accidentally lopped off [=chopped off] one of his fingers. — often used figuratively ▪ She offered to lop $20 off the price. [=to reduce the price by $20] ▪ They lopped several million dollars off the budget.
▪ trees that have been heavily lopped
▪ badly lopped hair — usually + off ▪ lop off a dead branch ▪ He accidentally lopped off [=chopped off] one of his fingers. — often used figuratively ▪ She offered to lop $20 off the price. [=to reduce the price by $20] ▪ They lopped several million dollars off the budget.
