sap
noun (1)
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Definition of sap
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: the fluid part of a plant
specifically
: a watery solution that circulates through a plant's vascular system
b(1)
: a body fluid (such as blood) essential to life, health, or vigor
(2)
: bodily health and vigor
2
: a foolish gullible person
sap
verb (1)
sapped;
sapping
Definition of sap (Entry 2 of 4)
sap
verb (2)
sapped;
sapping
Definition of sap (Entry 3 of 4)
: to proceed by digging a sap
1
: to subvert by digging or eroding the substratum or foundation : undermine
2a
: to gradually diminish the supply or intensity of
sapped her strength
b
: to weaken or exhaust the energy or vitality of
the illness sapped him of his stamina
3
: to operate against or pierce by a sap
sap
noun (2)Definition of sap (Entry 4 of 4)
: the extension of a trench to a point beneath an enemy's fortifications
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Other Words from sap
Noun (1)
sapless
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adjective
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adjective
saplessness
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noun
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noun
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More Definitions for sap
sap
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Kids Definition of sap
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a watery juice that circulates through a plant and carries food and nutrients
sap
verb
sapped;
sapping
Kids Definition of sap (Entry 2 of 2)
: to weaken or use up little by little
… the heavy load they dragged sapped their strength severely.— Jack London, The Call of the Wild
sap
Medical Definition of sap
— see cell sap, nuclear sap
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