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Lap
01
the act of licking or touching something with the tongue
Beispiele
The horse took a gentle lap from the trough.
02
Schoß
the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated
Beispiele
The cat curled up in her owner 's lap, purring contentedly as she stroked its fur.
Die Katze kuschelte sich in den Schoß ihrer Besitzerin, schnurrte zufrieden, während sie ihr Fell streichelte.
03
one complete circuit around a track or course
Beispiele
The swimmer finished five laps in the pool.
04
a situation or event that produces consequences or effects
Beispiele
The economic laps of the crisis were still being felt.
05
a part that folds or lies over another, as in a garment, covering, or structural piece
Beispiele
The lap of the cloth hid the stitching.
06
the part of a garment covering the thighs
Beispiele
The designer added decorative stitching along the lap of the coat.
07
an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession
Beispiele
The problem landed in the manager 's lap.
to lap
01
to lie partly over or alongside something
Beispiele
The folds of the fabric lapped neatly.
02
to touch with the tongue
Beispiele
The horse lapped the salt water from the trough.
03
(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly
Beispiele
Rain lapped the windows in the evening.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
Beispiele
The dog lapped the medicine with ease.
05
to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound
Beispiele
The cord lapped and snapped with each gust.
Lexikalischer Baum
lappic
overlap
lap
