Meaning of the word lap in English

What does lap mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lap

US /læp/

UK /læp/

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person

Example:

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The child sat on her mother's lap.

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She placed the book on her lap.

Synonym:

knees thighs

a single circuit of a track or racecourse

Example:

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The runner completed the final lap of the race.

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He was a lap ahead of his closest competitor.

Synonym:

circuit round

to flow over or against something with a gentle splashing sound

Example:

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The waves gently lapped against the shore.

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The cat lapped up the milk from the bowl.

Synonym:

splash wash lick

to overtake (a competitor in a race) to the extent of gaining a lead of one or more laps

Example:

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The lead runner managed to lap the slowest competitor.

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He was so fast he could lap most of the other runners.

Synonym:

overtake outstrip

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Related Word:

lap up