- present tense form of chap (3rd person singular).
chaps
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“Before agreeing to leave, he gave us the chaps he didn’t know how to use.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The three-hour extravaganza of chaps and cowboy boots has been lauded for its high-energy and artistry, and has delighted fans with appearances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughters, Blue, 13, and Rumi, aged eight.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
I saw all these men in jeans, most in boots, cowboy hats and some in leather chaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
From leather chaps to a vintage Dior coat, the items that these sellers shared are reminders of why they do what they do — and what makes a piece last a lifetime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
"Very. He was really hurt. I told him I wanted to pop out and see you chaps for a minute."
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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