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\ ˈwap, ˈwäp \
wapped; wapped; wapping; waps
Definition of wap
(Entry 1 of 4)
wap
noun (1)\ " \
plural -s
wap
transitive verb\ " \
wapped; wapped; wapping; waps
wap
noun (2)\ " \
plural -s
Definition of wap (Entry 4 of 4)
1 dialectal : a wrapping (as a turn of string around a rope or other string)
2 dialectal : a bundle or truss of straw
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