Chap (Noun)
Meaning 1
A long narrow depression in a surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 2
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.
Examples
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- Great how effectively still remaining independent who enjoyed relaxing using TV taking various quiz hours found decent information I grabbed knowledge instantly along information showed never better.
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Meaning 3
A crack in a lip caused usually by cold.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- I had a nasty chap on my lip after being outside in the freezing cold for too long.
- The chap on my lip was so painful that I could barely smile.
- After applying some lip balm, the chap on my lip started to heal.
- The cold winter air had left me with a nasty chap on my lower lip.
- She developed a chap on her lip from licking it too much in the cold weather.
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Meaning 4
(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
Examples
- The cowboy carefully put on his chap to protect his legs from the rough terrain.
- She had never seen a pair of chaps like the ones her grandfather used to wear on the ranch.
- The rodeo rider adjusted his chaps before mounting his horse for the competition.
- He wore a pair of worn leather chaps over his jeans to give his outfit a rugged touch.
- The store sold a variety of chaps, from plain to ornately decorated, for cowboys and fashion enthusiasts alike.