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to chape

to chape

9.9
Cover the end of a sheath or strap with a metal tip to protect it
  • verb
  • /ʧeɪp/
  • Archaic
: chapar
  • It was common in medieval times to chape belts and straps to prevent fraying.

Examples

  • They decided to chape the leather sheath with a bronze tip to prevent wear.

  • He decided to chape the sword's scabbard for added protection.

  • The craftsman skillfully chaped the sword's sheath with a silver tip for extra durability.

  • The artisan chapes the leather straps beautifully.

  • The craftsman skillfully chaped the sword's sheath with a silver tip for extra durability.

  • It was common in medieval times to chape belts and straps to prevent fraying.

  • They decided to chape the leather sheath with a bronze tip to prevent wear.

Synonyms

to sheathe
vsto chape
2 6.5

To cover something with a protective layer, for example metal, leather or plastic

is specific to attaching a metal end piece rather than covering an entire object

Surface Forms

chape infinitive
chaped past
chaped past participle
chaping present participle
chapes third person singular

Etymology

The verb chape comes from the same Latin cappa ('hood', 'cover') and means to put a metal cap on the end of a sheath or strap, so to chape something is to protect or finish its tip.