Lap

Word LAP
Character 3
Hyphenation lap
Pronunciations /læp/

Definitions and meanings of "Lap"

What do we mean by lap?

To place or lay (something) so as to overlap another. intransitive verb

To lie partly over or on. intransitive verb

To fold (something) over onto itself. intransitive verb

To wrap or wind around (something); encircle. intransitive verb

To envelop in something; swathe. intransitive verb

To join (pieces, as of wood) by means of a scarf or lap joint. intransitive verb

To get ahead of (an opponent) in a race by one or more complete circuits of the course, as in running, or by two or more lengths of a pool in swimming. intransitive verb

To convert (cotton or other fibers) into a sheet or layer. intransitive verb

To polish (a surface) until smooth. intransitive verb

To hone (two mating parts) against each other until closely fitted. intransitive verb

To lie partly on or over something; overlap. intransitive verb

To form a lap or fold. intransitive verb

To wind around or enfold something. intransitive verb

A part that overlaps. noun

The amount by which one part overlaps another. noun

One complete round or circuit, especially of a racetrack. noun

The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.

The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered

A place of rearing and fostering

The upper legs of a seated person.

The female pudenda.

A component that overlaps or covers any portion of itself or of an adjacent component.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Lap

The word "lap" in example sentences

_lip, lap, lip, lap_ you hear is made by their tails. ❋ Louis Becke (1884)

Anyway, the title lap was run, and afterward Lewis brought back some sand he had scooped up from the pit, and the flag he had carried and other memorabilia, and handed them over to be auctioned off for the Wendy foundation. "" ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sitting open on his lap is a wooden box, which he is gazing into intently, as though inside the box is the key to all his worldly hopes and dreams. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It will happen for you too as long as you know you have to make the effort - fate, or love just falling into your lap is a fallacy. ❋ Mroctober (2010)

In his lap is a wonderful little house dog named Kingsley, property of one Attackerman. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As I am drip drying this huge paw pushes its way into the sheets and on my lap is a 100 pound street dog (who I would later find out was named "Besos", his favorite activity). ❋ Unknown (2003)

Don't misunderstand me, dear Jenny; I know that the little child lying in your lap is also flesh and blood of mine, but, when I think of you as a mother, I cannot help feeling myself out in the cold like poor old Joseph. ❋ Unknown (1921)

And after trying to deal with all the horrible crap dropped in his lap from the nightmare of EIGHT years of Bush/Cheney and republican majorities he should be very happy with 48%. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If you are injured by another party of course you should be compensated, but 8 million dollars for spilling a hot cup of coffee in your lap is ridiculous. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The driver of the pickup had just avoided death as a moose flying up the bonnet into your lap is usually fatal. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And Pyr, once your victory lap is out of the way, do kindly get back to work! ❋ Lou Anders (2010)

You can't even imagine that having an a-bomb dropped in your lap is less persuasive than being isolatied and marginalized. ❋ Unknown (2008)

(He's nearly eight, so typing with him on my lap is problematic.) ❋ Arhyalon (2008)

The hours in the rocking chair make it easier to bear – and what a gift to be the trusted one whose lap is the only place to be! ❋ Unknown (2008)

Eating a Big Mac meal while driving and stoned, and not dropping any in your lap, is feat to be (and was) commended. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Maybe a hot thing on my lap is not happy-making in this weather? ❋ Matociquala (2007)

I've been all over Hong Kong this morning and am pausing here with laptop in lap to record some of my impressions. ❋ Ceciliatan (2007)

Clearly trying to comment with Oliver in my lap is not such a hot idea. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I love it - baby in lap, coffee (no flies) on table ... ❋ Slimbolala (2006)

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