Chaps
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃæps/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chaps is a noun meaning plural of chap.
Meaning
plural of chap.
More Meanings
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chap
- Protective leather leggings attached at the waist.
- The shaggy hair on male aoudads (barbary sheep) that extends from the throat and chest sometimes covering each leg.
Example Sentences
Chaps were a costume staple of Westerns.
If you are going to use that chainsaw, why don't you put on a pair of chaps?
Mundy also points out mass of horn, scarred faces, long chaps (unless in brushy country and the thick vegetation might pull out chap hair), and scars on the sides of the ram from his long horns rubbing away the hair as good signs that you've found a respectable shooter amongst the many.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fella, lad, fellow, gent, blighter, cuss.
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