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Lap
01
the act of licking or touching something with the tongue
Beispiele
The dog took a quick lap of water from the bowl.
The dog took a quick lap of water from the bowl.
02
Schoß
the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated
Beispiele
She rested her book on her lap, enjoying the warmth of the sun as she read in the garden.
Sie legte ihr Buch auf ihren Schoß und genoss die Wärme der Sonne, während sie im Garten las.
The toddler climbed onto her father 's lap, seeking comfort and security.
Das Kleinkind kletterte auf den Schoß ihres Vaters, auf der Suche nach Trost und Sicherheit.
03
one complete circuit around a track or course
Beispiele
She ran three laps before stopping to rest.
The car completed the final lap in record time.
04
a situation or event that produces consequences or effects
Beispiele
The decision had laps far beyond the courtroom.
His words carried laps through the whole community.
05
a part that folds or lies over another, as in a garment, covering, or structural piece
Beispiele
The lap of the coat covered the seam.
The metal sheets were joined with a one-inch lap.
06
the part of a garment covering the thighs
Beispiele
The coat 's lap was stiff enough to shield his knees from the wind.
She smoothed the lap of her skirt before sitting down.
07
an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession
Beispiele
The decision now rests in the court 's lap.
Success fell right into her lap.
to lap
01
to lie partly over or alongside something
Beispiele
The wallpaper lapped at the corners.
The edges of the metal sheets lapped slightly.
02
to touch with the tongue
Beispiele
The cat lapped the milk from its bowl.
The dog lapped at the water eagerly.
03
(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly
Beispiele
The waves lapped the shore.
Water lapped against the boat.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
Beispiele
The calf lapped water from the trough.
He lapped the broth from the bowl.
05
to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound
Beispiele
The flag lapped against the mast in the wind.
Waves lapped noisily against the rocks.
Lexikalischer Baum
lappic
overlap
lap
