What is the meaning of the word "lap"?

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  1. a flap that lies over another part copy to clipboard noun
    • the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches copy to clipboard
  2. an area of control or responsibility copy to clipboard noun
    • the job fell right in my lap copy to clipboard
  3. movement once around a course copy to clipboard noun
    • We drove an extra lap just for insurance. copy to clipboard
  4. take up with the tongue copy to clipboard verb
    • The cat lapped up the milk copy to clipboard
  5. the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs copy to clipboard noun
    • My lap was covered with food stains. copy to clipboard
  6. the upper side of the thighs of a seated person copy to clipboard noun
    • Since I didn't have a table, I ate with the plate on my lap. copy to clipboard
  7. touching with the tongue copy to clipboard noun
    • the dog's laps were warm and wet copy to clipboard

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