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lap

/læp/
Main Example

The dog began to lap up the water.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To drink a liquid by licking it with the tongue.

Other Example

The cat lapped up the milk.

She watched the puppy lap at the spilled juice.

He saw the horse lap the water from the trough.

Synonyms

lap up water

lap up milk

lap up food

Synonyms

lick

sip

taste

lap

/læp/
Main Example

She placed the cat on her lap.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The area between the waist and knees when sitting.

Other Example

He rested his book on his lap.

The baby fell asleep in her lap.

She wore a blanket over her lap.

Synonyms

cross your lap

sit on your lap

place something on your lap

Synonyms

thigh

knee area

upper legs

lap

/læp/
Main Example

He finished the race with one lap to go.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A complete circuit around a track or course.

Other Example
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lap

/læp/
Main Example

She lapped her opponent during the race.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To overtake someone in a race by completing a circuit ahead of them.

Other Example
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Synonyms

lap

/læp/
Main Example

The waves lapped at the shore.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To move or flow in a gentle manner, like water.

Other Example
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lap

/læp/
Main Example

The dress had a beautiful lap of lace.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A fold or layer, especially in fabric or material.

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