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chap

noun verb

(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

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
C
Ends with
P
Contains
HA
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. (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

noun

  1. a crack in a lip caused usually by cold

noun

  1. a boy or man

    “that chap is your host”

noun

  1. a long narrow depression in a surface

verb

  1. crack due to dehydration

    “My lips chap in this dry weather”

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Example Sentences

that chap is your host
there's a fellow at the door
he's a likable cuss
he's a good bloke
My lips chap in this dry weather

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