Word: LAP
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Definition of LAP
- The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
- An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.
- The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered
- To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.
- To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.
- The act or process of lapping.
- That part of any substance or fixture which extends over, or lies upon, or by the side of, a part of another.
"the lap of a board"
- The state or condition of being in part extended over or by the side of something else; or the extent of the overlapping.
"The second boat got a lap of half its length on the leader."
- To fold; to bend and lay over or on something.
"to lap a piece of cloth"
- To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up
"to lap a bandage around a finger"
- To envelop, enfold
"lapped in luxury"
- To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
"Don't lap your soup like that, you look like a dog."
- (of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash.
- Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.
- Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "lap" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "lap" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many points is LAP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LAP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LAP:
- # the lap effect
- # master of lap
- # playing with lap
- # in terms of lap
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