Rape (rāp), n. [F. râpe a grape stalk.] 1. Fruit, as grapes, plucked from the cluster. Ray.
2. The refuse stems and skins of grapes or raisins from which the must has been expressed in wine making.
3. A filter containing the above refuse, used in clarifying and perfecting malt, vinegar, etc.
Rape wine, a poor, thin wine made from the last dregs of pressed grapes.