lapping

ˈlæpɪŋ
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Translation of lapping into German,

Noun

1.

sound

gentle splashing sound of a liquid
Plätschern
  • The lapping of the waves soothed her nerves..Das Plätschern der Wellen beruhigte ihre Nerven
2.

construction

Rare
design where one element covers another
Rare
Überdeckung Überlappung f
  • The roof's lapping ensured no leaks.Die Überdeckung des Daches sorgte dafür, dass es keine undichten Stellen gab.

Adjective

1.

sound

making a gentle, repetitive sound or motion
  • The lapping waves soothed her to sleep.Die plätschernden Wellen wiegten sie in den Schlaf.
2.

design

Rare
overlapping or covering another part
Rare
  • The lapping tiles created a beautiful pattern.Die überlappenden Fliesen schufen ein schönes Muster.
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Expressions with lapping: examples in English and translations in German

Läppmaschine
Poliermaschine
The lapping machine was used to finish the metal surfaces to a high gloss..

Images of lapping

  • lapping: design where one element covers another
    (construction) Überdeckung
  • lapping: silk or wire wrapped around a bow stick
    (lutherie) Umwicklung

Synonyms and analogies of lapping in English

Examples of lapping in a sentence

  • I love the lapping of rain on the roof.
  • The lapping of the tiles added durability to the floor.
  • Proper lapping of materials prevents structural damage.
  • Lapping is essential for achieving a mirror finish on metal surfaces.
  • The technician used lapping to ensure the parts fit perfectly.
  • The company suffered losses due to lapping.
lap
læp
lapped
Noun
1.

body

upper legs of a seated person
  • The cat slept on her lap.Die Katze schlief auf ihrem Schoß.
2.

sports

one circuit around a race track
  • He completed the final lap in record time.Er absolvierte die letzte Runde in Rekordzeit.
3.

travel

stage or part of journey
  • The first lap of the trip was exhausting.Die erste Etappe der Reise war anstrengend.
Verb
1.

lick

tr./intr.
take liquid into the mouth with the tongue
tr./intr.
schlabbern schlecken
  • The dog lapped the water eagerly.Der Hund schlabberte begierig das Wasser.
2.

splash

intr.
wash against a surface with a splashing sound
intr.
  • The waves lapped against the boat.Die Wellen plätscherten gegen das Boot.

Expressions with lap: examples in English and translations in German

aufschlecken
mit der Zunge trinken
The cat lapped up the milk from the bowl..
Ehrenrunde
Siegesrunde
She did a victory lap after finishing her project.
Überblendung
The director used a lap dissolve to transition between scenes..
auf dem Schoß
im Schoß
The cat jumped in her lap.
Ehrenrunde
The athlete took a lap of honor after winning.
mit offenem Mund dastehen
She stood with her jaw in her lap after hearing the news!

Translations of "lapping" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasPlätschernnn.

I could hear the whispering waves lapping against the shore on that quiet evening.

An diesem ruhigen Abend konnte ich das sanfte Plätschern der Wellen am Ufer hören.

dasÜberrundennn.

But then there was the accident on lapping.

Doch dann gab es den Unfall beim Überrunden.

Legungn.

The combination of threading and lapping results in this small checked pattern.

Die Kombination aus Fadeneinzug und Legung ergibt diese kleine Karomusterung.

dasSchlagennn.

That's because the perpetually rolling waves have been lapping over the sand and boulders since the dawn of time.

Die ewig rollenden Wellen schlagen seit Beginn der Zeit über Sand und Kieselsteine.

dieÜberlappungnf.

Method of and assembly for lapping consecutive sheets of web material

Verfahren und Vorrichtung für das Überlappung von Bogen

Läppen

During lapping, the abrasive particles help remove tiny imperfections.

Beim Läppen helfen die Schleifpartikel, winzige Unebenheiten zu entfernen.

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Other translations for lapping:

  • Einhüllungn.
  • Überrundungnf.

lapping: Examples and translations in context

She recorded the lapping sounds as part of her relaxing sound collection.

Sie nahm das Plätschern als Teil ihrer Sammlung entspannender Klänge auf.

Amidst the chaos, the lapping of the creek provided a comforting distraction.

Mitten im Chaos sorgte das Plätschern des Baches für eine beruhigende Ablenkung.

She loved the early morning lapping sounds as they signaled a new day.

Sie liebte das morgendliche Plätschern, das einen neuen Tag ankündigte.

The ocean sang its own tune, accompanied by the gentle lapping of flotsam.

Der Ozean sang sein eigenes Lied, begleitet vom sanften Plätschern des Treibguts.

The gentle lapping of the lake was interrupted by a sudden splash.

Das sanfte Plätschern des Sees wurde durch einen plötzlichen Spritzer unterbrochen.

But yet I could hear the comforting lapping sound of the gentle waves.

Und dennoch hörte ich das beruhigende Plätschern der sanften Wellen.

The gentle lapping of the water against the shore created a wavelike sound.

Das sanfte Plätschern des Wassers am Ufer erzeugte ein wellenartiges Geräusch.

He could hear the soft lapping from his bedroom window, enhancing his dreams.

Er konnte das leise Plätschern von seinem Schlafzimmerfenster aus hören, was seine Träume verstärkte.

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