4 1 noun n verb
• crack due to dehydration
Example sentence • He is a good chap and a trustworthy friend.
6 2 verb v verb
• take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
Example sentence • The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman for a ransom.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a period of time spent sleeping
Example sentence • I need to take a nap after work.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
Example sentence • She listens to rap music every day.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
verb
• dispose of (something useless or old)
Example sentence • He found a scrap of paper on the floor.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Example sentence • She tightened the strap on her backpack before heading out on the hike.
4 1 verb, noun v, n verb
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Example sentence • I made a swap with my friend to exchange our books.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by a gentle blow
verb
• cut a female screw thread with a tap
Example sentence • I turned on the tap and filled my glass with water.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
verb
• arrange or fold as a cover or protection
Example sentence • She received a lovely wrap as a gift for her birthday.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
verb
• help oneself, often through improvised means
Example sentence • He pulled himself up by the bootstraps and rebuilt his life after the accident.
3 1 noun n noun
• an accidental happening
9 2 noun n noun
• a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
Example sentence • He wore a jockstrap during his workout at the gym.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
verb
• shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning
Example sentence • She fell and hit her kneecap on the pavement.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
adjective satellite
• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
Example sentence • I love watching madcap comedies that are filled with slapstick humor.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
Example sentence • There was a minor mishap during the performance, but the show went on.
8 2 noun n noun
• an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
Example sentence • I like to have a nightcap before going to bed.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• worthless or oversimplified ideas
Example sentence • He wiped the baby's face with a damp pap .
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads
Example sentence • I missed the beginning of the movie, can you give me a recap ?
6 2 verb v verb
• remove the outer cover or wrapping of
Example sentence • I can't wait to unwrap my birthday presents!
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal terms for the mouth
verb
• bark in a high-pitched tone
Example sentence • That dog's yap is so annoying.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
verb
• strike suddenly and with force
Example sentence • The thunderstorm produced a loud zap .
8 3 noun n noun
• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Example sentence • He has a physical handicap that makes it difficult for him to walk.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
verb
• coincide partially or wholly
Example sentence • The two circles have an overlap in the middle.
11 3 noun n noun
• a single sharp crash of thunder
Example sentence • The thunderclap startled the sleeping cat.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a small loaf or roll of soft bread
Example sentence • I had a delicious bap for breakfast.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • She wrapped the plant in burlap to protect it from the cold.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
Example sentence • I only had a short catnap before my meeting.
8 2 noun n noun
• pompous or pretentious talk or writing
Example sentence • I can't stand listening to his political claptrap .
9 2 noun n noun
• any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed
Example sentence • The old, abandoned house was a deathtrap , with rotting floors and unstable walls.
6 2 noun n noun
• a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck
Example sentence • The male deer proudly displayed his large dewlap as a sign of dominance.
6 2 verb v verb
• take or catch as if in a snare or trap
Example sentence • The police set up a sting operation to entrap the drug dealer.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a building that would be hard to escape from if it were to catch fire
Example sentence • He was trapped inside the firetrap and had to be rescued by the firefighters.
7 2 noun n noun
• a trap for catching flies
Example sentence • I bought a Venus flytrap to help control the flies in my house.
8 2 noun n noun
• a size of paper used especially in Britain
Example sentence • He wrote his essay on a foolscap paper.
4 1 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • I could really use a frap right now.
8 2 noun n noun
• a clap of the hands to indicate approval
Example sentence • The audience erupted in a thunderous handclap as the band finished their performance.
6 2 noun n noun
• cap that fits over the hub of a wheel
Example sentence • I need to replace the missing hubcap on my car.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak)
4 1 verb v Example sentence • She managed to knap the coconut open with a single blow.
7 2 noun n noun
• a very attractive or seductive looking woman
Example sentence • The bank installed a mantrap at the entrance to ensure maximum security.
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • I mayhap left my phone at the restaurant last night.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a trap for catching mice
Example sentence • I set up a mousetrap in the attic to catch the mice.
7 2 noun n noun
• a difficult entangling situation
Example sentence • He set up a rattrap in the barn to catch the mice.
6 2 noun n noun
• a member of the military police in Britain
Example sentence • The redcap is a mythical creature from British folklore.
6 2 noun n noun
• a governor of a province in ancient Persia
Example sentence • The satrap governed the province with an iron fist.
8 2 noun n noun
• rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head
Example sentence • He wore a black skullcap to protect his head from the sun.
6 2 noun n noun
• a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at an airport
Example sentence • The skycap helped us load our luggage onto the airport shuttle.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a covering of snow (as on a mountain peak)
Example sentence • I saw a majestic snowcap on top of the mountain.
7 2 noun n noun
• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
Example sentence • The government implemented a stopgap measure to address the urgent financial crisis.
7 2 verb v verb
• remove the strap or straps from
Example sentence • Please unstrap yourself from the roller coaster before getting out.
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