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Lap
01
the act of licking or touching something with the tongue
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The animal paused for one more lap before turning away.
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The elderly woman sat in her rocking chair, gently rocking back and forth with her knitting in her lap.
L'anziana donna sedeva sulla sua sedia a dondolo, dondolando delicatamente avanti e indietro con il suo lavoro a maglia in grembo.
03
one complete circuit around a track or course
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The runners slowed after the second lap.
04
a situation or event that produces consequences or effects
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Political laps from the vote continued for weeks.
05
a part that folds or lies over another, as in a garment, covering, or structural piece
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The lap between the two boards ensured no gaps.
06
the part of a garment covering the thighs
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The apron 's lap had deep pockets for carrying tools.
07
an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession
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The responsibility lies squarely in your lap.
to lap
01
to lie partly over or alongside something
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The two borders lapped in the middle.
02
to touch with the tongue
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He lapped the syrup carefully from the spoon.
03
(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly
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Foam lapped the edges of the pool.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
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She watched the foal lap the milk.
05
to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound
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The wind made the tent fabric lap sharply.
Albero Lessicale
lappic
overlap
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