lap

/lˈæp/

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Noun
the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
Noun
an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap"
Noun
the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains"
Noun
a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
Noun
movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
Noun
touching with the tongue; "the dog''s laps were warm and wet"
Verb
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
Verb
pass the tongue over; "the dog licked her hand"
Verb
move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"
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take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother''s breast"
Verb
wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore"
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