- present tense form of chap (3rd person singular).
chaps
Example Sentences
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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 72-year-old actor said he spent his upbringing around horses in rural Alabama and knew his way around a pair of chaps.
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
But while on a ride in Idyllwild, I found these assless chaps, and I don’t think I’ll ever sell these ones, because I think this is the one piece that actually comes full circle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
The word bo was short for bonjour, started by some chaps learning French in secondary school and wanting to show off.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
