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dap Definition

dap (dap)

intransitive verb dapped, dap′·ping

  1. to fish by dropping the bait gently on the water
  2. to dip lightly into water, as a bird
  3. to bounce or skip

Etymology: var. of dab, ? infl. by dip

dap Usage Examples

Object

  • fly: And if a kite can do that it can dap a fly.
  • rod: By lowering the huge dapping rod the fly can be touched onto the surface.
  • floss: And you will need a spool of dapping floss - about £ 5. And that's it.
  • daddy: So as soon as I can get hold of some juice for my car I will be off to dap the daddy.

Converse of object

  • rat: Modeled on a streamlined ratting dap and driven by the seriously deranged.
  • wear: We do not encourage the children to wear daps or trainers for gym in the hall, unless they have veruccas.

Adjective modifier

  • magic: But in the eyes of Swansea City fans, Lee Trundle is God in a pair of magic daps.