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schappe Meaning & Definition

/ˈʃɑ.pə/

What Does Schappe Mean?

As a verb, schappe means To use a process of fermentation to remove sericin from silk. As a noun, it means A silk yarn or fabric made out of carded spun silk.

Schappe: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈʃɑ.pə/
Syllables2
Pluralschappes
Verb formsschappes, schapping, schapped

Schappe Definition (Verb)

  1. To use a process of fermentation to remove sericin from silk.

Schappe as a Noun

  1. A silk yarn or fabric made out of carded spun silk.

Synonyms of Schappe

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Word Forms & Grammar

schappe (third-person singular simple present schappes, present participle schapping, simple past and past participle schapped)

schappe (countable and uncountable, plural schappes)

Words That Rhyme With Schappe

Origin of Schappe

From German (Swiss dialect), meaning "waste, impurity".

How to Pronounce Schappe

You say schappe as /ˈʃɑ.pə/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ʃɑ).

Questions People Ask About Schappe

Is schappe a verb or a noun?

Schappe is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of schappe?

The plural of schappe is schappes.

What is the past tense of schappe?

The past tense of schappe is schapped. The present participle is schapping.

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