definition of
sap

[1] #1 sap v. [run down, exhaust, play out, tire] deplete; "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength". wn

[2] #2 sap n. a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant. wn

[3] #3 sap n. [fool, saphead, muggins, tomfool] a person who lacks good judgment. wn

[4] #4 sap v. excavate the earth beneath. wn

[5] #5 sap n. [blackjack, cosh] a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people. wn