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lapped

/læpt/ /lɛpt/

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verb

Umschließen, in den Schoß nehmen, hegen

To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.

Examples :

"The grandmother lapped the sleeping baby in a soft blanket, cherishing her peaceful face. "

Die Großmutter hüllte das schlafende Baby in eine weiche Decke und hegte ihr friedliches Gesicht.

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verb

Sich auf den Schoß legen, sich in den Schoß kuscheln

To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.

Examples :

"The tired cat lapped in my daughter's lap after a long day of playing. "

Die müde Katze kuschelte sich nach einem langen Spieltag in den Schoß meiner Tochter.

body action position

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verb

Falten, umlegen

To fold; to bend and lay over or on something.

Examples :

"to lap a piece of cloth"

Ein Stück Stoff falten.

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verb

Umschlingen, einwickeln

To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up

Examples :

"to lap a bandage around a finger"

Einen Verband um einen Finger wickeln.

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verb

Umschließen, umhüllen

To envelop, enfold

Examples :

"lapped in luxury"

In Luxus gehüllt

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verb

Umschlingen, wickeln

Examples :

"The kitten lapped its tail around its paws as it settled down for a nap. "

Das Kätzchen umschlang seinen Schwanz um seine Pfoten, als es sich für ein Nickerchen niederließ.

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verb

Überlappen, bedecken

To place or lay (one thing) so as to overlap another.

Examples :

"One laps roof tiles so that water can run off."

Man überlappt Dachziegel, damit das Wasser ablaufen kann.

action position

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verb

Polieren, glätten

To polish, e.g., a surface, until smooth.

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully lapped the gemstone to give it a brilliant shine. "

Der Juwelier polierte den Edelstein sorgfältig, um ihm einen brillanten Glanz zu verleihen.

material technical process

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verb

überlappt, bedeckt

To be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap.

Examples :

"The boats lap; the edges lap."

Die Boote überlappen sich; die Kanten überlappen sich.

position action appearance

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verb

Überrunden

To overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler.

Examples :

"During the marathon, the lead runner lapped several slower participants who were struggling near the end. "

Während des Marathons überrundete der führende Läufer mehrere langsamere Teilnehmer, die am Ende zu kämpfen hatten.

sport race achievement

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verb

Schleifen, polieren

To cut or polish with a lap, as glass, gems, cutlery, etc.

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully lapped the rough diamond to reveal its brilliance. "

Der Juwelier schliff den rauen Diamanten sorgfältig, um seinen Glanz zu enthüllen.

technical industry material machine process

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verb

Schlürfen, lecken

To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.

Examples :

"The cat lapped up the spilled milk from the floor. "

Die Katze schlabberte die verschüttete Milch vom Boden.

animal action body drink

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verb

Anschlagen, schwappen

(of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash.

Examples :

"The gentle waves lapped against the side of the boat, creating a soothing sound. "

Die sanften Wellen schlugen gegen die Seite des Bootes und erzeugten ein beruhigendes Geräusch.

sound nature environment

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adjective

überrundet

Being one or more complete laps behind the leader in a race.

Examples :

"He had to pass the lapped cars on the racetrack."

Er musste die überrundeten Autos auf der Rennstrecke überholen.