DAP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DAP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DAP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Dap

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 17th century (as a verb): symbolic of a flicking movement, similar to dab

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dap
Dialects: British English
Definition:

fish by letting the fly (but not the line) bob lightly on the water

Short Definition:

fish by letting fly but not line bob lightly on water

Examples:
  • dapping was almost a sure-fire method
  • he was dapping the fly skilfully

Word: Dap

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dap
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a fishing fly used when dapping

Short Definition:

fishing fly used in this way

Examples:
  • most of the fish are being taken on the dap
Definition:

rubber-soled shoes

Short Definition:

rubber-soled shoes

Examples:
  • hi-hats and daps are the order of the day

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