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01
the act of licking or touching something with the tongue
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A lap of the tongue removed the last drop.
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He placed his laptop computer on his lap, typing away on the keyboard with ease.
Hij zette zijn laptop op zijn schoot, terwijl hij gemakkelijk op het toetsenbord typte.
03
one complete circuit around a track or course
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He lost his lead on the last lap.
04
a situation or event that produces consequences or effects
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The scandal 's laps reached even the highest offices.
05
a part that folds or lies over another, as in a garment, covering, or structural piece
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She adjusted the lap of her cloak.
06
the part of a garment covering the thighs
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The jacket 's front lap folded neatly over his thighs.
07
an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession
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The matter was dropped into his lap unexpectedly.
to lap
01
to lie partly over or alongside something
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The waves lapped against the pier, overlapping the sand.
02
to touch with the tongue
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She watched the kitten lap gently at the saucer.
03
(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly
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The tide lapped gently at the pier.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
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The kitten lapped the cream greedily.
05
to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound
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The sails lapped and flapped in the breeze.
Lexicale Boom
lappic
overlap
lap
