Chaps (disambiguation)
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Chaps may refer to:
CHAPS may refer to:
- ChapsChapsChaps are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat and are not joined at the crotch. They are designed to provide protection for the legs and are usually made of leather...
, protective clothing for the legs- Half chaps (see gaitersGaitersGaiters are garments worn over the shoe and lower pant leg, and used primarily as personal protective equipment; similar garments used primarily for display are spats....
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- Half chaps (see gaiters
- The Brothers ChapsThe Brothers ChapsThe Brothers Chaps are Michael "Mike" Chapman and Matthew "Matt" Chapman, creators of the Homestar Runner series of animated cartoons. The brothers are originally from Indiana, but now live in Atlanta, Georgia.-Matthew Chapman:...
, creators of the Homestar Runner series of animated cartoons - A mens-, women's-, children's-wear and homewares brand of Polo Ralph LaurenPolo Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren Corporation is a luxury clothing and goods company of the American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren specializes in high-end casual/semi-formal wear for men and women, as well as accessories, fragrances, home and housewares...
- The plural of the shortened name for a ChaparralGeococcyxThe roadrunners are two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae, native to North and Central America...
, or roadrunnerGeococcyxThe roadrunners are two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae, native to North and Central America...
. - Mascot of Westlake High School (Texas)Westlake High School (Texas)Westlake High School is a high school in West Lake Hills, Texas in the Eanes Independent School District. In 2011, it was ranked 72nd on Newsweek Magazine's list of America's top High Schools....
. - ChaplainsChaplainTraditionally, a chaplain is a minister in a specialized setting such as a priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam or lay representative of a religion attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, university, or private chapel...
in the United States Navy
CHAPS may refer to:
- CHAPSCHAPSThe Clearing House Automated Payment System or CHAPS is a British company established in London in 1984, which offers same-day sterling fund transfers...
, Clearing House Automated Payment System, a British financial company - CHAPS, Combined heat and power solar.
- CHAPS (health organisation)CHAPS (health organisation)CHAPS is a partnership of UK gay men's health promotion organisations. It is currently funded to operate in England and Wales by the Department of Health and is administered by Terrence Higgins Trust....
, the Community HIV and Aids Prevention Strategy, a partnership of UK organisations promoting gay mens' health - CHAPS detergentCHAPS detergentCHAPS is a zwitterionic detergent used in the laboratory to solubilize biological macromolecules such as proteins. It is used as a non-denaturing solvent in the process of protein purification and is especially useful in purifying membrane proteins, which are often sparingly soluble or insoluble in...
, zwitterionic detergent used in the laboratory to solubilize biological macromolecules such as proteins