Lap Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Lap

Meaning 1 : the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs

    Example : his lap was covered with food stains

    Synonyms : lap covering
Meaning 2 : take up with the tongue

    Example : The cat lapped up the milk

    Synonyms : lap up,  lick
Meaning 3 : touching with the tongue

    Example : the dog's laps were warm and wet

    Synonyms : lick
Meaning 4 : a flap that lies over another part

    Example : the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches

    Synonyms : overlap
Meaning 5 : pass the tongue over

    Synonyms : lick
Meaning 6 : movement once around a course

    Example : he drove an extra lap just for insurance

    Synonyms : circle,  circuit
Meaning 7 : wash or flow against

    Synonyms : lave,  wash
Meaning 8 : move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

    Synonyms : swish,  swoosh,  swosh
Meaning 9 : an area of control or responsibility

    Example : the job fell right in my lap

Meaning 10 : lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

Meaning 11 : the upper side of the thighs of a seated person

    Example : he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap

How to Pronounce Lap

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