verbπShareTo enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish."The mother sat in the rocking chair, lapping her newborn baby in a soft blanket. "emotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap."The tired toddler was lapping in his mother's lap as she read him a story. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fold; to bend and lay over or on something."to lap a piece of cloth"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wrap around, enwrap, wrap up"to lap a bandage around a finger"actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo envelop, enfold"lapped in luxury"natureactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind around"The ivy was lapping around the old brick chimney. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place or lay (one thing) so as to overlap another."One laps roof tiles so that water can run off."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo polish, e.g., a surface, until smooth."The carpenter carefully lapped the wooden surface until it was perfectly smooth. "materialtechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap."The boats lap; the edges lap."actionappearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler."In the last race of the season, the fastest runner was lapping the slowest runner, making it clear who would win. "sportraceachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut or polish with a lap, as glass, gems, cutlery, etc."The jeweler is carefully lapping the sapphire to make it perfectly smooth and reflective. "technicalmachineprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue."The dog lapped up the water quickly after its long run. "animalphysiologyactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash."The gentle waves were lapping against the side of the boat. "naturesoundoceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers."The calico printer carefully inspected the new lapping to ensure it was free of imperfections before using it to transfer the intricate floral design onto the cotton fabric. "machinematerialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(bowmaking) Lengths of fine wire, silver, gold, silk or whalebone wrapped tightly around the bow stick adjacent to the leather part of the bow grip at the heel of the bow."The bowmaker carefully examined the lapping, ensuring the fine silver wire was perfectly spaced and secure to protect the wood and provide grip. "musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of forming a lap or fleece of fibrous material for the carding-machine."The factory worker inspected the lapping carefully, ensuring it was free of defects before it moved on to the next stage of textile production. "materialprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rubbing or polishing of a metal surface."The machinist carefully inspected the metal block, looking for imperfections after the final lapping. "materialprocessmachineindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of rubbing away the lands, or metal between the grooves of a rifled gun, to increase the bore."After repeated firing, the gunsmith used lapping to smooth the rifle's bore and improve its accuracy. "technicalweaponmilitaryprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
