Lap
01
the act of licking or touching something with the tongue
Exempel
The horse took a gentle lap from the trough.
02
knä
the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated
Exempel
The cat curled up in her owner 's lap, purring contentedly as she stroked its fur.
Katten kröp ihop i sin ägares knä, spinnande belåtet medan hon strök dess päls.
03
one complete circuit around a track or course
Exempel
The swimmer finished five laps in the pool.
04
a situation or event that produces consequences or effects
Exempel
The economic laps of the crisis were still being felt.
05
a part that folds or lies over another, as in a garment, covering, or structural piece
Exempel
The lap of the cloth hid the stitching.
06
the part of a garment covering the thighs
Exempel
The designer added decorative stitching along the lap of the coat.
07
an area or sphere of control, responsibility, or possession
Exempel
The problem landed in the manager 's lap.
to lap
01
to lie partly over or alongside something
Exempel
The folds of the fabric lapped neatly.
02
to touch with the tongue
Exempel
The horse lapped the salt water from the trough.
03
(of liquid) to wash against, flow over, or strike lightly
Exempel
Rain lapped the windows in the evening.
04
to take up, consume, or absorb with the tongue
Exempel
The dog lapped the medicine with ease.
05
to move with or cause to move with a whistling, hissing, or slapping sound
Exempel
The cord lapped and snapped with each gust.
Lexikalt Träd
lappic
overlap
lap
