lap
lap
læp
lāp
/læp/
lapped

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „lap” în engleză

01

the act of licking or touching something with the tongue

lap definition and meaning
Exemple
The dog took a quick lap of water from the bowl.
02

poală

the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated
Exemple
She rested her book on her lap, enjoying the warmth of the sun as she read in the garden.
Ea și-a odihnit cartea pe poală, bucurându-se de căldura soarelui în timp ce citea în grădină.
03

one complete circuit around a track or course

Exemple
She ran three laps before stopping to rest.
04

a situation or event that produces consequences or effects

Exemple
The decision had laps far beyond the courtroom.
05

a part that folds or lies over another, as in a garment, covering, or structural piece

Exemple
The lap of the coat covered the seam.
06

the part of a garment covering the thighs

Exemple
The coat 's lap was stiff enough to shield his knees from the wind.
07

an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession

Exemple
The decision now rests in the court 's lap.
to lap
01

to lie partly over or alongside something

Exemple
The wallpaper lapped at the corners.
02

to touch with the tongue

Exemple
The cat lapped the milk from its bowl.
03

(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly

Exemple
The waves lapped the shore.
04

to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue

Exemple
The calf lapped water from the trough.
05

to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound

Exemple
The flag lapped against the mast in the wind.
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