sap
Definitions of sap
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a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a planttype of:oplossing, reddingsmiddela homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
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a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting peopletype of:knotsa club used as a weapon
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