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sap
1[ sap ]
sap
2[ sap ]
noun
- Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position.
verb (used with object)
- to undermine; gradually or insidiously weaken or destroy.
Synonyms: undermine, weaken, tire, impair, enfeeble, enervate, drain, deplete, exhaust
- Fortification.
- to approach (a besieged place or an enemy position) by means of deep, narrow trenches protected by gabions or parapets.
- to dig such trenches in (ground).
verb (used without object)
- Fortification. to dig a sap.
SAP
1/ sæp /
acronym for
- Standard Assessment Procedure, the recognized performance indicator for measuring energy efficiency in buildings
sap
2/ sæp /
noun
- a deep and narrow trench used to approach or undermine an enemy position, esp in siege warfare
verb
- to undermine (a fortification, etc) by digging saps
- tr to weaken
sap
3/ sæp /
noun
- a solution of mineral salts, sugars, etc, that circulates in a plant
- any vital body fluid
- energy; vigour
- slang.a gullible or foolish person
- another name for sapwood
verb
- to drain of sap
SAP
4abbreviation for
- South African Police
sap
/ săp /
- The watery fluid that circulates through a plant that has vascular tissues. Sap moving up the xylem carries water and minerals, while sap moving down the phloem carries water and food.
- See cell sap
Derived Forms
- ˈsapless, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sap1
Origin of sap2
Word History and Origins
Origin of sap1
Origin of sap2
Example Sentences
Niemeier, 25, has a powerful game which lent itself to success on the Wimbledon grass but, after a strong start against Raducanu, her service game disintegrated and confidence seemed to sap.
The concession of 42 points is the sort of thing that can sap speed in a defensive line.
Compared to missiles they are much cheaper to build, easier to fire, and designed to sap morale.
In some places, like northeastern Pennsylvania, activist churches now find themselves sapped of influence because of declining rates of worship, including among those who identify as Christian only as matter of ancestral tradition.
Then a hamstring injury late in the 2023 season sapped Marks of his usual burst.
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