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chap1

Pronunciation: /tʃap/

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Definition of chap

verb (chaps, chapping, chapped)

[no object]

(of the skin) become cracked, rough, or sore, typically through exposure to cold weather:his skin is very dry and chaps easily
[with object] (usually as adjective chapped) (of the wind or cold) cause (skin) to crack or become sore:chapped lips