1. to fish by letting the bait dip into the water
Usage: fishing
2. to dip lightly or suddenly into water
3. to skip or bounce lightly

1. a canvas shoe with a rubber sole
Usage: British

Examples

• He learned to dap for trout in the shallow stream.
• She dapped her toe in the cold lake water.
• The stone dapped across the surface of the pond.
• The children wore their daps for gym class.
• His fishing line dapped gently on the water’s surface.
• The ball dapped against the wall and rolled away.