sapping

sap

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sap]
- /sæp/
- /ˈsæp.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sap]
- /sæp/

Definitions of sapping word

noun sapping Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position. 1
verb with object sapping Fortification. to approach (a besieged place or an enemy position) by means of deep, narrow trenches protected by gabions or parapets. to dig such trenches in (ground). 1
verb with object sapping to undermine; weaken or destroy insidiously. 1
verb without object sapping Fortification. to dig a sap. 1

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Origin of sapping

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English sæp; cognate with Dutch sap; akin to German Saft juice, Old Norse safi; in def. 5 a shortening of saphead

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Parts of speech for Sapping

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sapping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for sapping

adj sapping

fatiguing — weariness from bodily or mental exertion.
feller — Robert William Andrew ("Bob"; "Bullet Bob") 1918–2010, U.S. baseball player.
murderous — of the nature of or involving murder: a murderous deed.

adjective sapping

debilitating — tending to weaken or enfeeble
draining — Present participle of drain.
enervating — Causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality.
exhausting — Making one feel very tired; very tiring.
incapacitating — to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength; make incapable or unfit; disable.

All 8 Synonyms of sapping