1sap1 (sæp
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Definitions
noun
- a solution of mineral salts, sugars, etc, that circulates in a plant
- any vital body fluid
- energy; vigour
- slang a gullible or foolish person
- another name for sapwood
verb
Word forms: saps, sapping, sapped
(tr) - to drain of sap
Alternative Forms
ˈsapless adjectiveWord Origin
Old English sæp; related to Old High German sapf, German Saft juice, Middle Low German sapp, Sanskrit sabar milk juice2sap2 (sæp)
Definitions
noun
- a deep and narrow trench used to approach or undermine an enemy position, esp in siege warfare
verb
Word forms: saps, sapping, sapped
- to undermine (a fortification, etc) by digging saps
- (tr) to weaken
Word Origin
C16 zappe, from Italian zappa spade, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Old Italian (dialect) zappo a goat2SAP2 (sæp)
Definitions
noun acronym for
(in Britain)- Standard Assessment Procedure, the recognized performance indicator for measuring energy efficiency in buildings
Usage examples
Nancy just watched the whole thing anxiously, ready to administer a tourniquet if the dripping sap turned red.
, SUMMER OF SECRETS (2003)Graduates with relevant skill sets, multidisciplinary skills and certifications from jd Edwards, sap , Siebel, and Clarify are in demand.
Business Today (2002)For the average home loan borrower, a 0.25 per cent rate rise would sap household finances by about $34 a month.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)Palm sugar is a heavy, moist sugar made from the sap of palm trees.
Glasgow Herald (2001)No sooner had I popped my head out of the sap than I received what seemed like a tremendous blow in the back -- between my shoulders.
, THE HUNTING OF MAN (2004)