Lap (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Overlap

Hyponyms

• Turnup

Related Words

• Lap (verb)

Meaning ²

An area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The project was assigned to her, and it fell right in her lap without warning.
• He had always dreamed of running the company, and now the opportunity had landed in his lap.
• The new policy changes fell squarely in the lap of the department manager.
• When the previous CEO retired, the responsibility fell in the lap of the newly appointed leader.
• The decision to downsize the company fell in the lap of the board of directors.

Hypernyms

• Orbit
• Domain
• Area
• Arena
• Field

Meaning ³

Touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The cat's gentle laps against my hand were soothing.
• The dog's laps on my face were sloppy but affectionate.
• As I petted the dog, its laps on my skin were warm and comforting.
• The puppy's eager laps at the water's edge were adorable.
• The horse's soft laps at the sugar cube in my hand were a delight.

Synonyms

• Lick

Hypernyms

• Touch

Related Words

• Lap (verb)

Meaning ⁴

The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The baby sat on her mother's lap, playing with a toy.
• After eating a messy meal, his lap was covered in stains.
• She sat down and rested her hands in her lap.
• The child spilled juice all over her lap during the car ride.
• He sat quietly with his hands folded in his lap.

Synonyms

• Lap Covering

Meaning ⁵

Movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The swimmer finished her last lap and climbed out of the pool to receive her medal.
• The cyclist was forced to take an extra lap around the track after being knocked off course.
• He ran a lap around the field to warm up before the big game.
• The NASCAR driver was leading after 50 laps when his engine started to overheat.
• The runners completed a lap around the city block before turning into the final stretch.

Synonyms

• Circuit
• Circle

Hypernyms

• Travel

Hyponyms

• Lap Of Honour

Meaning ⁶

The upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.