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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.
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
She rested her book on her lap, enjoying the warmth of the sun as she read in the garden.
Elle posa son livre sur ses genoux, profitant de la chaleur du soleil pendant qu'elle lisait dans le jardin.
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
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
The wallpaper lapped at the corners.
The edges of the metal sheets lapped slightly.
02
to touch with the tongue
Exemples
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
Exemples
The waves lapped the shore.
Water lapped against the boat.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
Exemples
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
Exemples
The flag lapped against the mast in the wind.
Waves lapped noisily against the rocks.
Arbre Lexical
lappic
overlap
lap
