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Vocabulary Entry
lap
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A lap is the upper part of the legs when seated, or a circuit in a race.
Example Sentences
"She placed the book on her lap while she sat in the chair."
"He completed the last lap of the race in record time."
"The dog jumped into my lap for a cuddle."
V
verb
To lap means to touch, move, or flow around something, often in a gentle or smooth manner.
Example Sentences
"The cat lapped up the milk from the bowl."
"The waves lapped against the shore softly."
"He lapped the competition on the last stretch of the track."