Chap (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A long narrow depression in a surface.

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Synonyms

• Crevice
• Fissure
• Crack
• Cranny

Hypernyms

• Depression
• Imprint
• Impression

Meaning ²

A crack in a lip caused usually by cold.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Hypernyms

• Crevice
• Fissure
• Scissure
• Cleft

Related Words

• Chap (verb)

Meaning ³

(usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Plural Form

Hypernyms

• Leging
• Leg Covering

Meaning ⁴

A boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Fella
• Cuss
• Lad
• Feller
• Fellow
• Gent
• Bloke
• Blighter

Hypernyms

• Male Person