sap meaning and definition

SAP noun

Definition of sap (noun)

1. a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
2. a person who lacks good judgment
   • synonyms: fool, muggins, saphead, tomfool
3. a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
   • synonyms: blackjack, cosh

SAP verb

Definition of sap (verb)

1. deplete
   • "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength"
   • synonyms: exhaust, play out, run down, tire
2. excavate the earth beneath