noun🔗ShareSchoßThe loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron."My grandmother's apron has a colorful lap of bright red fabric. "Der Schoß der Schürze meiner Großmutter hat einen bunten Saum aus leuchtend rotem Stoff.wearappearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRand, SaumAn edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth."The tablecloth's frayed lap was a sign it needed replacing. "Der ausgefranste Rand der Tischdecke war ein Zeichen dafür, dass sie ersetzt werden musste.partmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchoßThe part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered"My grandmother's floral dress had a wide lap, covering her knees and thighs comfortably as she sat on the porch swing. "Das geblümte Kleid meiner Großmutter hatte einen weiten Schoß, der ihre Knie und Oberschenkel bequem bedeckte, als sie auf der Veranda-Schaukel saß.bodywearpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchoßA place of rearing and fostering"The orphanage was a safe lap for many abandoned children. "Das Waisenhaus war ein sicherer Schoß für viele verlassene Kinder.familyplaceenvironmentnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchoßThe upper legs of a seated person."During the meeting, the speaker leaned back in his chair, resting his elbows on his lap. "Während der Sitzung lehnte sich der Redner in seinem Stuhl zurück und stützte seine Ellbogen auf seinem Schoß ab.bodyparthumananatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchossThe female pudenda."Doctors sometimes need to examine a patient's lap during a medical checkup. "Ärzte müssen manchmal bei einer medizinischen Untersuchung den Schoß einer Patientin untersuchen.bodysexanatomyorganessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÜberlappung, ÜberschneidungA component that overlaps or covers any portion of itself or of an adjacent component."The overlapping lap of the kitchen table's new tablecloth covered a small, stained area. "Die Überlappung der neuen Tischdecke des Küchentisches bedeckte eine kleine, befleckte Stelle.partstructuretechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmschließen, im Schoß halten, hegenTo enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish."The grandmother lapped the small child close, cherishing the moment. "Die Großmutter umschloss das kleine Kind fest und hegte den Moment.mindhumanemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich auf den Schoß setzen, sich in den Schoß legenTo rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap."The baby happily lapped against its mother's warm lap. "Das Baby kuschelte sich glücklich in den warmen Schoß seiner Mutter.bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUmfang, RundeThe act or process of lapping."The dog's lap of water was surprisingly fast. "Die Runde Wasser des Hundes war überraschend schnell.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÜberlappung, ÜberschneidungThat 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"Die Überlappung einer Platte.partpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÜberlappung, ÜberschneidungThe 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."Das zweite Boot überlappte den Führenden um die Hälfte seiner Länge.partconditionareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÜberdeckungThe amount by which a slide valve at its half stroke overlaps a port in the seat, being equal to the distance the valve must move from its mid stroke position in order to begin to open the port. Used alone, lap refers to outside lap (see below)."The engine's slide valve had a lap of 0.5 millimeters, meaning it had to move that far from its center position to start letting steam through. "Das Schieberventil des Motors hatte eine Überdeckung von 0,5 Millimetern, was bedeutete, dass es sich so weit von seiner Mittelstellung bewegen musste, um Dampf durchzulassen.technicalmachinepartsystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRundeOne circuit around a race track, or one traversal down and then back the length of a pool"swim two laps"Schwimme zwei Runden.sportraceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÜberhang, VorsprungIn card playing and other games, the points won in excess of the number necessary to complete a game; — so called when they are counted in the score of the following game."In the school's annual trivia contest, Team A earned a lap of 15 points, which they carried over to the next round. "Beim jährlichen Quizwettbewerb der Schule erzielte Team A einen Vorsprung von 15 Punkten, den sie in die nächste Runde mitnahmen.gamepointnumberachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWattebandA sheet, layer, or bat, of cotton fiber prepared for the carding machine."The textile worker carefully spread the lap of cotton fiber onto the carding machine. "Der Textilarbeiter verteilte das Watteband vorsichtig auf der Krempelmaschine.materialmachineindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolierscheibeA piece of brass, lead, or other soft metal, used to hold a cutting or polishing powder in cutting glass, gems, etc. or in polishing cutlery, etc. It is usually in the form of a wheel or disk that revolves on a vertical axis."The jeweler used a brass lap to polish the wedding ring. "Der Juwelier benutzte eine Polierscheibe aus Messing, um den Ehering zu polieren.materialutensilmachineindustrytechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFalten, umklappenTo fold; to bend and lay over or on something."to lap a piece of cloth"Ein Stück Stoff falten.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmschlingen, einwickelnTo wrap around, enwrap, wrap up"to lap a bandage around a finger"Einen Verband um einen Finger wickeln.actionwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmschließen, einhüllenTo envelop, enfold"lapped in luxury"In Luxus gehülltactionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, umwickelnTo wind around"The gardener carefully lapped the twine around the rose bush to support its stems. "Der Gärtner wickelte die Schnur vorsichtig um den Rosenbusch, um seine Stiele zu stützen.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜberlappen, legenTo place or lay (one thing) so as to overlap another."One laps roof tiles so that water can run off."Man überlappt Dachziegel, damit das Wasser abfließen kann.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePolieren, glättenTo polish, e.g., a surface, until smooth."The carpenter carefully lapped the wood surface until it was perfectly smooth. "Der Zimmermann polierte die Holzoberfläche sorgfältig, bis sie perfekt glatt war.materialtechnicalindustryprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich falten, überlappenTo be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap."The boats lap; the edges lap."Die Boote überlappen sich; die Kanten überlappen sich.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜberrundenTo overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler."The runner lapped the slow student in the school's annual fun run, finishing one whole lap ahead. "Der Läufer überrundete den langsamen Schüler beim jährlichen Spaßlauf der Schule und beendete ihn eine ganze Runde vor ihm.sportraceachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLäppen, polierenTo cut or polish with a lap, as glass, gems, cutlery, etc."The jeweler carefully lapped the rough edges of the glass pendant to make it smooth. "Der Juwelier läppte sorgfältig die rauen Kanten des Glasanhängers, um ihn glatt zu machen.technicalprocessmachineindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlürfen, leckenTo take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue."The dog lapped up the spilled milk quickly. "Der Hund schlabberte die verschüttete Milch schnell auf.animalbodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnschlagen, schwappen(of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash."The waves lapped gently against the shore, making a soft, rhythmic sound. "Die Wellen schlugen sanft gegen das Ufer und erzeugten ein weiches, rhythmisches Geräusch.soundnatureenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharelaparoskopischOf, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope."The doctor performed a lap surgery to remove the tumor. "Der Arzt führte eine laparoskopische Operation durch, um den Tumor zu entfernen.medicinetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUntersuchung des Bauches, LaparoskopieExamination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope."The doctor performed a lap to diagnose the cause of the patient's abdominal pain. "Der Arzt führte eine Laparoskopie durch, um die Ursache der Bauchschmerzen des Patienten zu diagnostizieren.medicinebodyanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading