lap

Meanings

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

Synonyms

circle, circuit, lap covering, lap up, lave, lick, overlap, swish, swoosh, swosh, wash