dap
verb
\ ˈdap\
dapped;
dapped;
dapping;
daps
Definition of dap
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to drop bait or fish by dropping bait gently on the water : dib
had considerable success dapping with the natural fly— John Buchan
2
: to dip gently or quickly into water
out in the bay innumerable craft dapped and sailed— Sean O'Dwyer
1
: to cause to jump or skip on or along the surface of water
dapping stones dapping her homemade flies in an English chalk stream— E. L. Peterson
2
: to produce (cup-shaped forms in sheet metal) by the use of special dies and punches
3
: to cut and form a recess in (timbers) for making a joint
dap
noun
\ "\
plural -s
Definition of dap (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a bounce especially of a ball : a skip especially of a stone over water
2
: the bait used in dapping
3
: a notch cut in one timber to receive another
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