saps

"In springtime, maple trees yield their saps, which are collected and boiled down to make syrup. "

"The carpenter used the saps of the felled tree to make a sturdy fence post. "

"The maple tree saps are collected to make syrup. "

"Even after a long day of work, her exercise routine restores her saps. "

"He's such a generous person, but some saps take advantage of his kindness and ask him for money they never intend to pay back. "

"The ivy slowly saps the moisture from the brick wall, weakening it over time. "

"The long hours of studying for the exam saps my energy. "

"The security guard carried a saps discreetly in his pocket for self-defense. "

"The mugger saps his victim from behind before stealing his wallet. "

"During the siege, the engineers dug a series of saps closer and closer to the enemy's fortress walls, providing covered access for the attacking soldiers. "

"The constant criticism from his boss slowly saps his confidence at work. "

"The construction crew saps the rock face with drills before setting the explosives. "

"The constant criticism from his boss saps his motivation at work. "

"he saps my energy"

"The workers were secretly sapping the foundation of the old house to prepare for the new addition. "