- present tense form of chap (3rd person singular).
chaps
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The 72-year-old actor said he spent his upbringing around horses in rural Alabama and knew his way around a pair of chaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The three-hour extravaganza of chaps and cowboy boots has been lauded for its high-energy and artistry, and has delighted fans with appearances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughters, Blue, 13, and Rumi, aged eight.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
I got the chaps on and the riding boots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2024
But while on a ride in Idyllwild, I found these assless chaps, and I don’t think I’ll ever sell these ones, because I think this is the one piece that actually comes full circle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
Gone were the overalls, the big plaid work shirts, the muddied boots, the chaps, the cap.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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