The meaning of LAP is a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment. How to use lap in a sentence.

Phrasal verb lap something up (Definition of lap from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

To lie partly on or over something; overlap. 2. To form a lap or fold.

Definition of lap noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

a place, environment, or situation of rest or nurture: the lap of luxury. area of responsibility, care, charge, or control: They dropped the problem right in his lap.

Discover everything about the word "LAP" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

In its most general definition, a lap refers to a single complete trip or round, usually along a circular course or specified pathway such as in a race. It can also refer to the flat area between the waist and …

Feb 2, 2026 · lap (third-person singular simple present laps, present participle lapping, simple past and past participle lapped or (archaic) lapt) (transitive) To fold; to bend and lay over or on something.

intransitive verb To join (pieces, as of wood) by means of a scarf or lap joint. intransitive verb Sports To get ahead of (an opponent) in a race by one or more complete circuits of the course, as in running, or …

LAP definition: the front part of the human body from the waist to the knees when in a sitting position. See examples of lap used in a sentence.