Lap — synonyms, definition

1. lap (Noun)

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lap (Noun) — The upper side of the thighs of a seated person. ex. "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"

lap (Noun) — An area of control or responsibility. ex. "the job fell right in my lap"

lap (Noun) — The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs. ex. "his lap was covered with food stains"

lap (Noun) — A flap that lies over another part. ex. "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"

lap (Noun) — Movement once around a course. ex. "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"

lap (Noun) — Touching with the tongue. ex. "the dog's laps were warm and wet"

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2. lap (Verb)

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lap (Verb) — Lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another.

lap (Verb) — Pass the tongue over. ex. "the dog lapped her hand"

lap (Verb) — Move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound. ex. "The bubbles lapped around in the glass"

lap (Verb) — Take up with the tongue. ex. "The cat lapped up the milk"

lap (Verb) — (of a liquid, esp. water) flow against. ex. "the waves lapped the shore"

lap (Verb) — (sports) overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more lap than them.

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