lap

Noun
  1. The upper side of the thighs of a seated person (synset 105570228)
    "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
    is a type of: thigh - the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
  2. An area of control or responsibility (synset 114538643)
    "the job fell right in my lap"
    is a type of: area, arena, domain, field, orbit, sphere - a particular environment or walk of life
    subtypes: lap of the gods - beyond human control or responsibility
  3. The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs (synset 103647261)
    "his lap was covered with food stains"
    is a type of: cloth covering - a covering made of cloth
    is a part of:
    • skirt - cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
    • pair of trousers, pant, trousers - (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
    same as: lap covering
  4. A flap that lies over another part (synset 103647020)
    "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
    is a type of: flap - any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
    subtypes:
    • cuff, turnup - the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
    • lapel - lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar
    • lappet - a small lap on a garment or headdress
    same as: overlap
  5. Movement once around a course (synset 100296016)
    "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
    is a type of: locomotion, travel - self-propelled movement
    subtypes:
    • pace lap - the first lap of a car race that prepares the cars for a fast start
    • lap of honour, victory lap - a lap by the winning person or team run to celebrate the victory
    same as: circle, circuit
  6. Touching with the tongue (synset 100151411)
    "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
    is a type of: touch, touching - the act of putting two things together with no space between them
    same as: lick
Verb
  1. Lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another (synset 202698039)
    is a type of: lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  2. Pass the tongue over (synset 201434809)
    "the dog licked her hand"
    is a type of: stroke - touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
    subtypes: tongue - lick or explore with the tongue
    same as: lick
  3. Move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound (synset 202192644)
    "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"
    is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
    same as: swish, swoosh, swosh
  4. Take up with the tongue (synset 201173263)
    "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"
    is a type of: drink, imbibe - take in liquids
    same as: lap up, lick
  5. Wash or flow against (synset 200218002)
    "the waves laved the shore"
    is a type of: flow - cover or swamp with water
    same as: lave, wash

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