ˈchāp, -ap noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, cape, cover, chape of a scabbard, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak — more at cap
1.
a. obsolete : scabbard , sheath
b. : the metal mounting or trimming of a scabbard or sheath at its upper end that bears the ring or hook for attaching it to the belt
c. : the metal trimming that covers the point of a scabbard or sheath
2. : the tip of a fox's brush
3. : the metal piece at the back of a buckle that fastens it to a strap
4. : the outer case of a foundry mold