Meaning & Definition of Sap in English
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Sap
/sæp/
noun
1. A watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
synonym:
- sap
2. A person who lacks good judgment
synonym:
- fool,
- sap,
- saphead,
- muggins,
- tomfool
3. A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle
- Used for hitting people
synonym:
- blackjack,
- cosh,
- sap
verb
1. Deplete
- "Exhaust one's savings"
- "We quickly played out our strength"
synonym:
- run down,
- exhaust,
- play out,
- sap,
- tire
2. Excavate the earth beneath
synonym:
- sap