lap
//læp//
Noun
The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person
The cat is sleeping on my lap.
The part of a garment that covers the lap area
She wiped her hands on her lap.
Noun
One complete circuit around a race track or course
The driver completed the final lap in record time.
A stage or part of a journey or process
We're now entering the final lap of the project.
Verb
To drink by taking up liquid with the tongue, as an animal does
The cat lapped up the milk from the bowl.
To wash or splash gently against something, as waves do
The waves lapped gently against the shore.
Synonym
Verb
To overtake a competitor in a race by one or more complete laps
She lapped her opponent twice during the race.
To fold or wrap something over or around
She lapped the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.