We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Find out more

Subscriber login

Library card login

Other

X Close menu

Dictionary Language resources

chap1

Syllabification: (chap)

Pronunciation: /CHap/

Translate chap | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish

Definition of chap

verb (chaps, chapping, chapped)

[no object]

(of the skin) become cracked, rough, or sore, typically through exposure to cold weather.
[with object] (usually as adjective chapped) (of the wind or cold) cause (skin) to crack through exposure to cold weather:chapped lips