Definition
Definition of lapper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
behaviorRare person who laps liquid with the tongueRare
- The cat is a lapper of milk.
2.
sportsTECH. US competitor one lap behind in a raceTECH. US
- He was a lapper in the cycling race.
3.
polishing machineTECH. machine that smooths surfacesTECH.
- The lapper polished the metal to a shine.
4.
wrappingRare person who wraps or folds itemsRare
- The gift lapper wrapped all the presents.
5.
sailingTECH. headsail that overlaps the mastTECH.
- The yacht had a large lapper for speed.
Images of lapper
machine that smooths surfaces 
headsail that overlaps the mast
Origin of lapper
English, lap (to drink) + -er (agent)
Examples of lapper in a sentence
He's a lapper of soup, always using his tongue. The runner became a lapper after the third lap. In the marathon, she was a lapper by mile ten. The lapper ensured the surface was perfectly flat. Using a lapper, they achieved a mirror finish. The lapper carefully folded the clothes in the store.
At the factory, the lapper prepared the packages for shipping. They adjusted the lapper to catch more wind. The sailor checked the lapper before the race.
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- French:lécheur, attardé, ...
- German:Schlapperin, Überrundeter, ...
- Italian:leccatore, doppiato, ...
- Spanish:lamedor, rezagado, ...
- Portuguese:lambedor, competidor atrasado, ...
- Chinese:舔食者, 落后者, ...
- Japanese:ラッパー, 周回遅れ, ...
- Arabic:شخص يلعق, مُتَخَلِّف بِدَوْرَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְלַקֵּק, רָצוֹן מְאוּחָר, ...
- Russian:лакающий, отстающий на круг, ...
- Ukrainian:лакун, відстаючий, ...
- Hindi:लैपर, गोद पीछे, ...
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