Chapping Meaning in English

word · lemma: chap

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Definition

Chapping is the process of skin becoming rough, dry, and cracked, often because of cold weather or wind.

Usage & Nuances

'Chapping' is most commonly used medically or in skincare, especially for lips and hands. It refers to visible, sometimes painful, cracks caused by dry weather. Not used for deep wounds or cuts.

• Spanish: grietas (por sequedad) - resquebrajamiento
• Portuguese (BR): rachaduras (pele) - fissuração (pele)
• Portuguese (PT): gretas (pele) - fissuração (pele)
• Chinese (Simplified): 皲裂 (皮肤) - 皲裂现象
• Chinese (Traditional): 皸裂 (皮膚) - 皸裂現象
• Hindi: फटना (त्वचा)
• Arabic: تشقق (الجلد)
• Bengali: ফাটল - চামড়া ফাটা
• Russian: обветривание
• Japanese: ひび割れ - ひび割れ（肌）
• Vietnamese: nứt nẻ
• Korean: 터짐 - 갈라짐 (피부)
• Turkish: çatlama
• Urdu: پھٹنا (جلد)
• Indonesian: pecah-pecah (kulit)

Example Sentences

Use lotion to prevent chapping of your hands.

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Winter often leads to chapping of the skin.

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Frequent hand washing can make chapping worse in cold weather.

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He wears gloves outside to avoid chapping during the winter months.

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Cold wind can cause chapping of your lips.

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My lips have been chapping all week because I forgot my balm.

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