1. the act or process of cutting and gathering crops

1. cutting and gathering a crop, especially grain
Usage: present participle of ‘reap’
2. receiving or obtaining as a result of one’s actions
Usage: present participle of ‘reap’

Examples

• The farmers are reaping wheat in the golden fields.
• After years of hard work, she is finally reaping the benefits of her education.
• The reaping season begins in late summer.
• He spent months studying and is now reaping the rewards with excellent grades.
• The community came together to help with the reaping of corn.
• You reap what you sow in life.
• The reaping of the barley crop was completed ahead of schedule.