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dap(2) (iou)



dap verb. [dap] Infl. -pp-. M17.
[App. parallel to DAB verb, the final p expressing a lighter touch. Cf. also DOP verb.]
verb intrans. Fish by making the bait bob lightly on the water. M17.
J. Buchan He had gone off..to dap for trout in the park lake.
verb trans. Use as bait in this mode of fishing. M17.
verb intrans. Rebound, bounce; hop or skip like a stone across water. M19.
verb intrans. Dip lightly or suddenly into water. L19.