What is the meaning of the word "lap"?
Definitions:
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a flap that lies over another part noun
- the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches
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an area of control or responsibility noun
- the job fell right in my lap
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movement once around a course noun
- We drove an extra lap just for insurance.
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take up with the tongue verb
- The cat lapped up the milk
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the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs noun
- My lap was covered with food stains.
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the upper side of the thighs of a seated person noun
- Since I didn't have a table, I ate with the plate on my lap.
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touching with the tongue noun
- the dog's laps were warm and wet
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NearBy Words:
- lap-jointed
- lap-strake
- lap-straked
- lap-streak
- lap-streaked
- laparocele
- laparoscope
- laparoscopy
- laparotomy
- lapboard
- lapdog
- lapel
- lapful
- lapidarian
- lapidarist
- lapidary
- lapidate
- lapidation
- lapidator
- lapidify
- lapidist
- lapin
- laplace
- laportea
- lapp
- lappet
- lappic
- lapping
- lappland
- lapse
- lapsed
- lapsing
- laptop
- laputa
- laputan
- lapwing