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Vocabulary Entry
lapping
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of moving with a gentle or repeated sound, especially used in the context of water.
Example Sentences
"The lapping of the waves against the shore was soothing."
"They listened to the lapping of the water while sitting by the lake."
"The gentle lapping of the rain on the roof helped her sleep."
V
verb
To take in or drink (a liquid) by licking or scooping with the tongue.
Example Sentences
"The dog was lapping up the water from its bowl."
"He found the cat lapping at the spilled milk on the floor."
"The child was lapping up the soup with a spoon."