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Lap
01
the act of licking or touching something with the tongue
Exemples
The dog took a quick lap of water from the bowl.
02
genoux
the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated
Exemples
The toddler climbed onto her father 's lap, seeking comfort and security.
Le tout-petit grimpa sur les genoux de son père, cherchant réconfort et sécurité.
03
one complete circuit around a track or course
Exemples
The car completed the final lap in record time.
04
a situation or event that produces consequences or effects
Exemples
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
Exemples
The metal sheets were joined with a one-inch lap.
06
the part of a garment covering the thighs
Exemples
She smoothed the lap of her skirt before sitting down.
07
an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession
Exemples
Success fell right into her lap.
to lap
01
to lie partly over or alongside something
Exemples
The edges of the metal sheets lapped slightly.
02
to touch with the tongue
Exemples
The dog lapped at the water eagerly.
03
(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly
Exemples
Water lapped against the boat.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
Exemples
He lapped the broth from the bowl.
05
to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound
Exemples
Waves lapped noisily against the rocks.
Arbre Lexical
lappic
overlap
lap
