Definition of sap

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sap ¹    (sp) KEY  

NOUN:

1. 1. The watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying food and other substances to the various tissues.
   2. The fluid contents of a plant cell vacuole.
2. An essential bodily fluid.
3. Health and energy; vitality.
4. Slang A gullible person; a dupe.
5. A leather-covered hand weapon; a blackjack.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
sapped , sap·ping , saps

1. To drain of sap.
2. To hit or knock out with a sap.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English sæp

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