Definition of sap

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sap ²    (sp) KEY  

NOUN:

A covered trench or tunnel dug to a point near or within an enemy position.

VERB:
sapped , sap·ping , saps
VERB:
tr.

1. To undermine the foundations of (a fortification).
2. To deplete or weaken gradually.

VERB:
intr.

To dig a sap.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Obsolete French sappe, or Italian zappa, hoe from Old French, and Old Italian both from Late Latin sappa

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