Reaping is the process of cutting with a sickle, which is a curved blade used for harvesting crops. It is an ancient agricultural tool that has been used for centuries to cut grain and other crops. The term 'REAP' is derived from the Old English word 'repan, ' which means to cut with a sickle. Reaping is still used in some parts of the world today, although it has largely been replaced by more modern methods of harvesting.