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Definition of chapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
discomfortRare causing irritation or annoyanceRare
- His chapping comments made everyone uncomfortable.
2.
skinRare causing skin to become dry and crackedRare
- The cold wind had a chapping effect on her hands.
Origin of chapping
Old English, ceapian (to trade)
Examples of chapping in a sentence
The chapping noise from the construction site was unbearable. The harsh soap had a chapping effect on his skin. Her lips were sore from the chapping wind.
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- French:agaçant, desséchant, ...
- German:nervig, rissig, ...
- Italian:irritante, screpolatura, ...
- Spanish:irritante, agrietante, ...
- Portuguese:irritante, rachaduras, ...
- Chinese:令人恼火, 干裂, ...
- Japanese:イライラさせる, ひび割れ, ...
- Arabic:مُزْعِج, مُشَقِّق, ...
- Hebrew:מַטְרִיד, מְסַדֵּק, ...
- Russian:раздражающий, растрескивание, ...
- Ukrainian:дратівливий, висушуючий, ...
- Hindi:चिड़चिड़ा, फटने वाला, ...
Definition of chap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He's a friendly chap who loves to help.
2.
clothingRare US leather leggings worn by cowboysRare US
- The cowboy wore chaps to protect his legs.
3.
surfaceRare UK crack or cleft in a surfaceRare UK
- The chap in the wall needs to be repaired.
4.
toolTECH. UK one of the jaws of a viceTECH. UK
- The metal piece was held tightly by the chap.
5.
- That little chap is always playing in the yard.
6.
- The chap bought all the apples at the market.
Verb
1.
medicaltr. Rare cause skin to crack or become roughtr. Rare
- The harsh wind can chap your lips.
2.
impacttr. Rare UK strike or knock somethingtr. Rare UK
- He chapped on the door loudly.
3.
dry cracksintr. Rare skin splits or flakes due to cold weatherintr. Rare
- Her hands chap in the winter.
Images of chap
leather leggings worn by cowboys 
crack or cleft in a surface 
one of the jaws of a vice
Expressions with chap
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friendly term for a man
How have you been, old chap?
Origin of chap
Old English, ceap (trade)
Examples of chap in a sentence
A young chap offered to carry my bags. He adjusted his chaps before riding. Chaps are essential gear for ranch work. The chap on the pavement caused a tripping hazard. Winter weather often leads to a chap in the paint. The chap of the vice was worn out.
He adjusted the chap to secure the object. The chap was excited about the fair. I saw a chap running down the street. The chap asked for a discount on the shoes. Every chap in town wanted to buy the new gadget. Cold weather can chap your hands quickly. Frequent washing may chap the skin. The carpenter chapped the wood to shape it. She chapped the ice with a hammer to break it. The cold wind can chap your lips quickly. My skin tends to chap during dry seasons.
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- French:gars, gercer, ...
- German:Kerl, spröde machen, ...
- Italian:tipo, screpolare, ...
- Spanish:tipo, agrietar, ...
- Portuguese:rapaz, gretar, ...
- Chinese:小伙子, 干裂, ...
- Japanese:男, 荒れさせる, ...
- Arabic:شَابّ, شقق, ...
- Hebrew:בָּחוּר, לְיַבֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:парень, обветривать, ...
- Ukrainian:хлопець, потріскати, ...
- Hindi:लड़का, फटना, ...
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