Definition of lap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bodyupper legs of a seated person
- The cat slept on her lap.
2.
sportsone circuit around a race track
- He completed the final lap in record time.
3.
travelstage or part of journey
- The first lap of the trip was exhausting.
4.
swimmingtraversal of one length of the pool
- She swam ten laps before breakfast.
5.
technologyRare overlapping part or projectionRare
- The lap joint was secure.
Verb
1.
licktr./intr. take liquid into the mouth with the tonguetr./intr.
- The dog lapped the water eagerly.
2.
splashintr. wash against a surface with a splashing soundintr.
- The waves lapped against the boat.
3.
clothestr. fold or bend over somethingtr.
- He lapped the paper over the gift.
4.
positiontr. hold on top of one's thighs while seatedtr.
- She lapped the baby in her arms.
5.
coveringtr. wrap around or enwraptr.
- She lapped the scarf around her neck.
6.
racingtr. US overtake a straggler in a racetr. US
- He lapped the slower runner easily.
Images of lap
overlapping part or projection
Expressions with lap
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drink by licking with the tongue
The cat lapped up the milk from the bowl..
act of celebration after a big achievement
She did a victory lap after finishing her project.
film editing technique where one image fades out as another fades in
The director used a lap dissolve to transition between scenes..
resting on the upper legs of a sitting person
The cat jumped in her lap.
celebratory lap by a winner or honoree
The athlete took a lap of honor after winning.
feeling very surprised or amazed by something unexpected
She stood with her jaw in her lap after hearing the news!
victory lap to receive applause
The team ran a lap of honour after the match.
receive something good without effort
The job offer dropped into her lap unexpectedly.
receive something desirable without effort
The job offer fell into her lap.
be received unexpectedly without effort
The job offer fell into her lap without any effort.
unexpectedly given or assigned
The responsibility landed in her lap after the manager left.
accept something eagerly
The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
situation where one is spoiled and indulged
She grew up in the lap of luxury.
during the final part of a race or process
She sped up on the last lap.
up to chance and beyond human control or influence
The final decision is in the lap of the gods.
domestic cat that enjoys sitting on people's laps
My lap cat curls up with me every evening.
portable surface for writing or using a laptop
She used a lap desk to write her notes.
final circuit in a race or competition
He sprinted ahead on the last lap to win.
to sit on the upper legs of someone
The child loves to sit on her grandfather's lap.
blanket or cloth placed over the lap
He spread a lap covering over his knees to stay warm.
dance performed erotically on a seated person in close contact
She gave him a lap dance at the club.
long narrow swimming pool designed for swimming laps
She swims every morning in the lap pool to stay fit.
seatbelt that goes over the lap and shoulder
Always wear your lap sash seatbelt while driving.
person who performs lap dances in clubs
The club hired a new lap dancer for the weekend.
Origin of lap
Old English, læppa (flap)
Terms with lap included in their meaning
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sitting lap
the place where a grandparent holds a child
racing
flag indicating the final lap in racing
stationery
portable board for writing on the lap
motor racing
optimal path on a racetrack for fastest lap time
technology
personal computer small and light for lap use
sports
celebratory lap by a winner or honoree
celebration
victory lap to receive applause
pets
small dog that comfortably fits on a person's lap
home
blanket or cloth placed over the lap
protection
protective covering for the lap
racing
lap before a race to warm up cars
safety device
seatbelt that goes over the lap and shoulder
entertainment
person who performs lap dances in clubs
racing
time taken to complete one lap
textile
process of forming a fibrous lap for carding
race distance
distance equal to half the length of a lap
motorsports
fast lap in a race or practice session
qualifying
timed lap for qualifying or benchmarking
resting position
using someone's lap as a pillow
support pad
cushion placed on the lap for comfort
music
guitar played on the lap with a steel bar in country music
motor racing
graphic showing car positions during each race lap
technology
portable board for supporting a laptop on the lap
furniture
makeshift table on the lap for drawing or eating
Examples of lap in a sentence
She balanced the book on her lap while reading. She led the race from the first lap. The driver spun out on the third lap. We completed the final lap before sunset. Each lap of the race brought new challenges. He completed twenty laps in the pool for his workout.
The coach timed each lap to track her progress. The engineer explained the importance of a precise lap. In carpentry, a lap ensures stability in structures. The cat lapped milk from its bowl. After the race, he lapped water from his hands. Gentle waves lapped at the shore. The water lapped softly against the pier. Lap the fabric over the edge before sewing. She lapped one flap over the other. He gently lapped the kitten in a warm towel. The nurse lapped the injured bird carefully. He lapped the blanket over the baby. The waves lapped the shore gently. She managed to lap two competitors in the final lap. The cyclist lapped the others with surprising ease.
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- French:cuisses, laper, ...
- German:Schoß, schlabbern, ...
- Italian:grembo, lappare, ...
- Spanish:regazo, lamer, ...
- Portuguese:colo, lamber, ...
- Chinese:膝上, 舔饮, ...
- Japanese:膝, 舐めて飲む, ...
- Arabic:حِجْر, لَعِقَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֵיק, לְלַחֵךְ, ...
- Russian:колени, лакать, ...
- Ukrainian:коліна, хлебтати, ...
- Hindi:गोद, जीभ से चाटकर पीना, ...
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