skelp
1or scelp
[ skelp ]
/ skɛlp /
noun
a slap, smack, or blow, especially one given with the open hand.
the sound of such a slap or smack.
verb (used with object)
to slap, smack, or strike (someone), especially on the buttocks; spank.
to drive (animals) by slapping or goading them.
Origin of skelp
1
1350–1400; Middle English; probably imitative
Words nearby skelp
Definition for skelp (2 of 2)
skelp
2
[ skelp ]
/ skɛlp /
noun
metal in strip form that is fed into various rolls and welded to form tubing.
Origin of skelp
2
First recorded in 1805–15; perhaps special use of
skelp1
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British Dictionary definitions for skelp (1 of 2)
skelp
1
/ (skɛlp) dialect /
verb
(tr)
to slap
noun
a slap
Word Origin for skelp
C15: probably of imitative origin
British Dictionary definitions for skelp (2 of 2)
skelp
2
/ (skɛlp) /
noun
sheet or plate metal that has been curved and welded to form a tube
Word Origin for skelp
C19: perhaps from Scottish Gaelic
sgealb thin strip of wood