How Do You Spell SAPPING?

Pronunciation: [sˈapɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "sapping" is spelled with a double p at the end, indicating the pronunciation of the vowel preceding it as a short vowel. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word can be written as /ˈsæpɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short a sound /æ/, while the second syllable contains the short vowel i /ɪ/. The final consonant cluster "pp" is pronounced as a gemination, meaning the two consonants are held for a slightly longer time than a single consonant would be pronounced.

SAPPING Meaning and Definition

1. Sapping is a term with multiple meanings and applications, depending on the context in which it is used. In general, sapping refers to a gradual, continuous process of weakening or eroding something over time. It can be applied to various fields, such as warfare, engineering, and even emotional states.

   In the context of warfare, sapping refers to the technique of undermining or weakening an enemy's position by digging tunnels or trenches underneath them. This method can be used to gain a tactical advantage by either collapsing or infiltrating the enemy's fortifications. Sapping requires strategic planning, proper excavation skills, and knowledge of structural weaknesses.

   From an engineering perspective, sapping refers to the gradual deterioration or weakening of materials caused by external factors, such as weathering, chemical reactions, or wear and tear. Over time, these factors can sap the strength or integrity of a structure or material, leading to its decay or failure.

   Additionally, sapping can describe a process of gradually depleting or consuming one's energy, strength, or resources. It can be used in reference to physical exhaustion resulting from strenuous activities or mental fatigue caused by prolonged concentration or stress.

   In summary, sapping can be described as a gradual process of weakening, eroding, or depleting, whether it is in the context of warfare, engineering, or physical and mental endurance.

2. The art of approaching a fortress, when within range of fire, by excavating trenches in such a manner as to protect the men from fire.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SAPPING

• skpping
• sauing
• tappin
• steping
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• saing
• suppying
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• sayaing
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• happin
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• yaping
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• sayying
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• fapping
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• wappong
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• safuing
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• Syppin
• Danpping
• shappinig
• Appeing
• sephing
• happying
• happinig
• vappong
• Sapphina
• sappide
• Wappinge
• Wappeng
• Wappink
• Sappoting
• stappin
• Sappiie
• Skamppinng

Etymology of SAPPING

The word "sapping" has its roots in the Old French word "sape" which means "a trench" or "ditch". This term was borrowed into Middle English as "sap" and referred to the act of digging trenches or tunnels, often underground, during military operations. In the context of warfare, sapping involved creating a pathway or tunnel to approach an enemy fortification or position while offering protection to the attacking forces. Over time, the term "sapping" came to encompass the broader concept of digging and undermining defenses, both in military and non-military contexts.

Plural form of SAPPING is SAPPINGS

Conjugate verb Sapping

CONDITIONAL

I would sapping

you would sapping

he/she/it would sapping

we would sapping

they would sapping

I would sap

we would sap

you would sap

he/she/it would sap

they would sap

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sapping

you would be sapping

he/she/it would be sapping

we would be sapping

they would be sapping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sapping

you would have sapping

he/she/it would have sapping

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they would have sapping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sapping

you would have been sapping

he/she/it would have been sapping

we would have been sapping

they would have been sapping

FUTURE

I will sap

you will sap

he/she/it will sap

we will sap

they will sap

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sapping

you will be sapping

he/she/it will be sapping

we will be sapping

they will be sapping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sapped

you will have sapped

he/she/it will have sapped

we will have sapped

they will have sapped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sapping

you will have been sapping

he/she/it will have been sapping

we will have been sapping

they will have been sapping

IMPERATIVE

you sap

we let´s sap

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sap

PAST

I sapped

you sapped

he/she/it sapped

we sapped

they sapped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sapping

you were sapping

he/she/it was sapping

we were sapping

they were sapping

PAST PARTICIPLE

sapped

PAST PERFECT

I had sapped

you had sapped

he/she/it had sapped

we had sapped

they had sapped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sapping

you had been sapping

he/she/it had been sapping

we had been sapping

they had been sapping

PRESENT

I sap

you sap

he/she/it saps

we sap

they sap

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sapping

you are sapping

he/she/it is sapping

we are sapping

they are sapping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sapping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sapped

you have sapped

he/she/it has sapped

we have sapped

they have sapped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sapping

you have been sapping

he/she/it has been sapping

we have been sapping

they have been sapping

I would have sapped

we would have sapped

you would have sapped

he/she/it would have sapped

they would have sapped