Lapping (Noun)
Meaning
Covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The contractor applied a layer of overlapping shingles, ensuring the roof's integrity with the careful lapping of each course.
- Lapping was an essential step in installing the mosaic tile design to create the illusion of movement in the mural.
- Roofers carefully planned the lapping pattern to minimize the appearance of individual shingles and blend the colors together.
- By staggering the lapping of bricks, architects added visual interest and texture to the facade of the modern building.
- In traditional stone roofing, skilled craftsmen applied successive layers with precise lapping to ensure water-tight seals and structural stability.