Definition of 'lap'

Noun

1. the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
2. an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap"
3. the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains"
      Synonyms: lap covering
4. a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
      Synonyms: overlap
5. movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
      Synonyms: circle circuit
6. touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
      Synonyms: lick

Verb

1. lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
2. pass the tongue over; "the dog licked her hand"
      Synonyms: lick
3. move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"
      Synonyms: swish swosh swoosh
4. take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"
      Synonyms: lap up lick
5. wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore"
      Synonyms: lave wash

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