Lap — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Lap

Lap (noun)

1. a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
2. the skirt of a coat or dress
3. the clothing that lies on the knees, thighs, and lower part of the trunk when one sits
4. the amount by which one object overlaps or projects beyond another
5. the part of an object that overlaps another
6. a smoothing and polishing tool usually consisting of a piece of wood, leather, felt, or soft metal in a special shape used with or without an embedded abrasive
7. an act or instance of lapping
8. the amount that can be carried to the mouth by one lick or scoop of the tongue
9. a thin or weak beverage or food

Lap (verb)

1. to fold over or around something, wind
2. to envelop entirely, swathe
3. to fold over especially into layers
4. to take in (food or drink) with the tongue —often used with up
5. to take in or absorb (something) eagerly or quickly —used with up
6. to make a gentle, intermittent splashing sound