sap
sap /ˈsæp/
noun
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[Informal, N. American]
A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
(
blackjack
[ N. American] , cosh
[Informal, British] , sap
[Informal, N. American] )
a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
-
[Informal, N. American]
A person who lacks good judgment
(
muggins
[Informal, British] , sap
[Informal, N. American] , saphead
[Offensive] , tomfool
, fool
, boofhead
[Informal, Australian] , juggins
[Informal, British] , jughead
[Informal, N. American] , mampara
[Informal, South Africa] , meathead
[Informal] , moegoe
[Informal, South Africa] )
a person who lacks good judgment
John's reckless actions made him the fool of the town.
John's reckless actions made him the fool of the town.
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A watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
(
sap
)
a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
verb
-
(
)
Deplete
(
play out
, run down
, tire
, exhaust
, sap
)
deplete
Exhaust one's savings
exhaust one's savings
We quickly played out our strength
We quickly played out our strength
-
Excavate the earth beneath
(
sap
)
excavate the earth beneath