26984 words

lap

10 definitions • 10 examples
1
the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down:

Examples:

Come and sit on my lap and I'll read you a story.
2
a complete trip around a race track that is repeated several times during a competition:

Examples:

He recorded the fastest lap in last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
After a strong start, she was passed by several runners in/on the final/last lap and finished ninth.
3
a run around a track or sports field that is made by a winner of a race or a team that has won a game:

Examples:

A supporter gave me a flag, and I set off on my lap of honour.
4
to go past someone in a race who has been round the track one less time than you:

Examples:

He finished last after being lapped twice by the leading runners.
5
to make one complete trip around a track
6
(of an animal) to drink a liquid by taking it in small amounts into the mouth with a lot of short, quick movements of the tongue
7
(of waves) to hit something gently, producing quiet sounds:

Examples:

The water lapped against the side of the pool.
The waves gently lapped the shore.
8
the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down:

Examples:

Come and sit on my lap and I’ll read you a story.
9
one complete trip around a race track or from one end of a swimming pool to the other:

Examples:

Each lap of the track is 400 meters.
10
(of waves) to hit something gently, producing low sounds:

Examples:

[ I/T ] Waves lapped (at) the shore.

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