Definition of lap
Nouns
the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
"he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
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thigh
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
an area of control or responsibility
"the job fell right in my lap"
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lap of the gods
beyond human control or responsibility
the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs
"his lap was covered with food stains"
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- lap covering
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cloth covering
a covering made of cloth
a flap that lies over another part
"the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
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- overlap
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cuff, turnup
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
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trouser cuff
a cuff on the bottoms of trouser legs
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lapel
lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar
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revere, revers
a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
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lappet
a small lap on a garment or headdress
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flap
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
movement once around a course
"he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
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pace lap
the first lap of a car race that prepares the cars for a fast start
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lap of honour, victory lap
a lap by the winning person or team run to celebrate the victory
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locomotion, travel
self-propelled movement
Verbs
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
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lie
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
pass the tongue over
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- lick
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tongue
lick or explore with the tongue
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stroke
touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
take up with the tongue
"The cat lapped up the milk"
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