Lop (verb)

1. Cut off the top or end of (something), typically with a sudden blow.
2. Remove (something) from a larger part or group.

Origin:

Late 16th century: perhaps from low german or dutch lopen 'to slip or slide'.

Examples:

1. She loped the flowers from the stem and arranged them in a vase.
2. The farmer loped the branches from the tree to clear space for the new crops.
3. The barber loped the hair from the customer's head to give him a fresh new look.
4. The artist loped the paper to fit the size of the frame.
5. The chef loped the carrots into thin slices for the salad.