Sapper Definition & Meaning

sapper
noun
  1. a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines
  2. a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications)

"Sapper" in song lyrics

See how sapper is used in real songs:

  • "what is sapper"
    AOL — AOL
  • "spy sapper"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aol spy sapper"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sapper"

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