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Sap Definition & Meaning

sap
noun
  1. a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
  2. a person who lacks good judgment
  3. a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
verb
  1. deplete; "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength"
  2. excavate the earth beneath

"Sap" in song lyrics

See how sap is used in real songs:

  • "No sugar sweet snacks for the sour sap"
    3rd Bass f/ K.M.D. — Ace in the Hole
  • "Picky for strictly just for the sticky like a tree sap"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Tell Dat to Dummies
  • "Own a fifty pad, of sticky sap"
    Backbone — Jump Back

Words that rhyme with sap

Usage tips for "sap"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sap mean?
a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant a person who lacks good judgment a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people deplete; "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength" excavate the earth beneath
What part of speech is sap?
Sap is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does sap have?
Sap has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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