lap Meaning | BeDict

noun

Regazo, falda

The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

Examples :

"My grandmother's apron has a colorful lap of bright red fabric. "

El regazo del delantal de mi abuela tiene una falda colorida de tela roja brillante.

noun

Borde, dobladillo

An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.

Examples :

"The tablecloth's frayed lap was a sign it needed replacing. "

El borde deshilachado del mantel era una señal de que necesitaba ser reemplazado.

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noun

Regazo

The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered

Examples :

"My grandmother's floral dress had a wide lap, covering her knees and thighs comfortably as she sat on the porch swing. "

El vestido floral de mi abuela tenía un amplio regazo, que cubría cómodamente sus rodillas y muslos mientras estaba sentada en el columpio del porche.

body wear part essential

noun

Regazo

A place of rearing and fostering

Examples :

"The orphanage was a safe lap for many abandoned children. "

El orfanato era un regazo seguro para muchos niños abandonados.

family place environment nature essential

noun

Regazo

The upper legs of a seated person.

Examples :

"During the meeting, the speaker leaned back in his chair, resting his elbows on his lap. "

Durante la reunión, el orador se recostó en su silla, apoyando los codos en su regazo.

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noun

Entrepierna, vulva

The female pudenda.

Examples :

"Doctors sometimes need to examine a patient's lap during a medical checkup. "

Los médicos a veces necesitan examinar la entrepierna de una paciente durante un chequeo médico.

body sex anatomy organ essential

noun

Solapamiento, superposición

A component that overlaps or covers any portion of itself or of an adjacent component.

Examples :

"The overlapping lap of the kitchen table's new tablecloth covered a small, stained area. "

El solapamiento de la nueva tela de la mesa de la cocina cubría una pequeña zona manchada.

part structure technical essential

verb

Envolver, tener en el regazo, apreciar

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

Examples :

"The grandmother lapped the small child close, cherishing the moment. "

La abuela abrazó al niño pequeño, apreciando el momento.

mind human emotion essential

verb

Sentarse en el regazo, recostarse en el regazo

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

Examples :

"The baby happily lapped against its mother's warm lap. "

El bebé se acurrucó felizmente en el cálido regazo de su madre.

body action essential

noun

Vuelta

The act or process of lapping.

Examples :

"The dog's lap of water was surprisingly fast. "

La vuelta de agua del perro fue sorprendentemente rápida.

action process essential

noun

Solapamiento, superposición

That part of any substance or fixture which extends over, or lies upon, or by the side of, a part of another.

Examples :

"the lap of a board"

El solapamiento de una tabla.

part position essential

noun

Superposición, solapamiento

The state or condition of being in part extended over or by the side of something else; or the extent of the overlapping.

Examples :

"The second boat got a lap of half its length on the leader."

El segundo barco le sacó una superposición de la mitad de su longitud al líder.

part condition area essential

noun

Solape

The 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).

Examples :

"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. "

El solape de la válvula corredera del motor era de 0,5 milímetros, lo que significaba que tenía que moverse esa distancia desde su posición central para empezar a dejar pasar el vapor.

technical machine part system essential

noun

Vuelta

One circuit around a race track, or one traversal down and then back the length of a pool

Examples :

"swim two laps"

Nada dos vueltas.

sport race essential

noun

Exceso, ventaja

In 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.

Examples :

"In the school's annual trivia contest, Team A earned a lap of 15 points, which they carried over to the next round. "

En el concurso anual de trivia de la escuela, el Equipo A obtuvo una ventaja de 15 puntos, que trasladaron a la siguiente ronda.

game point number achievement essential

noun

Capa

A sheet, layer, or bat, of cotton fiber prepared for the carding machine.

Examples :

"The textile worker carefully spread the lap of cotton fiber onto the carding machine. "

El trabajador textil extendió cuidadosamente la capa de fibra de algodón sobre la máquina de cardado.

material machine industry essential

noun

Disco de pulido

A 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.

Examples :

"The jeweler used a brass lap to polish the wedding ring. "

El joyero usó un disco de pulido de latón para pulir el anillo de bodas.

material utensil machine industry technology essential

verb

Doblar, plegar

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

Examples :

"to lap a piece of cloth"

Doblar un trozo de tela.

action process essential

verb

Envolver, rodear

To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up

Examples :

"to lap a bandage around a finger"

Envolver una venda alrededor de un dedo.

action wear essential

verb

Envolver, rodear

To envelop, enfold

Examples :

"lapped in luxury"

Envuelto en lujo

action body essential

verb

Envolver, rodear

To wind around

Examples :

"The gardener carefully lapped the twine around the rose bush to support its stems. "

El jardinero envolvió cuidadosamente el hilo alrededor del rosal para sostener sus tallos.

action way essential

verb

Superponer, solapar

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

Examples :

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

Se superponen las tejas para que el agua pueda escurrir.

position action essential

verb

Pulir, abrillantar

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

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully lapped the wood surface until it was perfectly smooth. "

El carpintero pulió cuidadosamente la superficie de la madera hasta que quedó perfectamente lisa.

material technical industry process essential

verb

Doblarse, superponerse

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

Examples :

"The boats lap; the edges lap."

Los botes se superponen; los bordes se superponen.

position action essential

verb

Doblar

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

Examples :

"The runner lapped the slow student in the school's annual fun run, finishing one whole lap ahead. "

El corredor dobló al estudiante lento en la carrera anual de la escuela, terminando una vuelta completa por delante.

sport race achievement essential

verb

Pulir, abrillantar

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

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully lapped the rough edges of the glass pendant to make it smooth. "

El joyero pulió cuidadosamente los bordes ásperos del colgante de vidrio para suavizarlos.

technical process machine industry essential

verb

Lamer

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

Examples :

"The dog lapped up the spilled milk quickly. "

El perro lamió la leche derramada rápidamente.

animal body action essential

verb

Lamer, chapotear

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

Examples :

"The waves lapped gently against the shore, making a soft, rhythmic sound. "

Las olas chapoteaban suavemente contra la orilla, produciendo un sonido suave y rítmico.

sound nature environment essential

adjective

laparoscópico

Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.

Examples :

"The doctor performed a lap surgery to remove the tumor. "

El médico realizó una cirugía laparoscópica para extirpar el tumor.

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noun

Examen del abdomen, laparoscopia

Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

Examples :

"The doctor performed a lap to diagnose the cause of the patient's abdominal pain. "

El médico realizó una laparoscopia para diagnosticar la causa del dolor abdominal del paciente.

medicine body anatomy essential

Meanings

Regazo, falda

Examples :

"My grandmother's apron has a colorful lap of bright red fabric. "

El regazo del delantal de mi abuela tiene una falda colorida de tela roja brillante.

Borde, dobladillo

Examples :

"The tablecloth's frayed lap was a sign it needed replacing. "

El borde deshilachado del mantel era una señal de que necesitaba ser reemplazado.

Regazo

Examples :

"My grandmother's floral dress had a wide lap, covering her knees and thighs comfortably as she sat on the porch swing. "

El vestido floral de mi abuela tenía un amplio regazo, que cubría cómodamente sus rodillas y muslos mientras estaba sentada en el columpio del porche.

Regazo

Examples :

"The orphanage was a safe lap for many abandoned children. "

El orfanato era un regazo seguro para muchos niños abandonados.

Regazo

Examples :

"During the meeting, the speaker leaned back in his chair, resting his elbows on his lap. "

Durante la reunión, el orador se recostó en su silla, apoyando los codos en su regazo.

Entrepierna, vulva

Examples :

"Doctors sometimes need to examine a patient's lap during a medical checkup. "

Los médicos a veces necesitan examinar la entrepierna de una paciente durante un chequeo médico.

Solapamiento, superposición

Examples :

"The overlapping lap of the kitchen table's new tablecloth covered a small, stained area. "

El solapamiento de la nueva tela de la mesa de la cocina cubría una pequeña zona manchada.

Envolver, tener en el regazo, apreciar

Examples :

"The grandmother lapped the small child close, cherishing the moment. "

La abuela abrazó al niño pequeño, apreciando el momento.

Sentarse en el regazo, recostarse en el regazo

Examples :

"The baby happily lapped against its mother's warm lap. "

El bebé se acurrucó felizmente en el cálido regazo de su madre.

Vuelta

Examples :

"The dog's lap of water was surprisingly fast. "

La vuelta de agua del perro fue sorprendentemente rápida.

Solapamiento, superposición

Examples :

"the lap of a board"

El solapamiento de una tabla.

Superposición, solapamiento

Examples :

"The second boat got a lap of half its length on the leader."

El segundo barco le sacó una superposición de la mitad de su longitud al líder.

Solape

Examples :

"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. "

El solape de la válvula corredera del motor era de 0,5 milímetros, lo que significaba que tenía que moverse esa distancia desde su posición central para empezar a dejar pasar el vapor.

Vuelta

Examples :

"swim two laps"

Nada dos vueltas.

Exceso, ventaja

Examples :

"In the school's annual trivia contest, Team A earned a lap of 15 points, which they carried over to the next round. "

En el concurso anual de trivia de la escuela, el Equipo A obtuvo una ventaja de 15 puntos, que trasladaron a la siguiente ronda.

Capa

Examples :

"The textile worker carefully spread the lap of cotton fiber onto the carding machine. "

El trabajador textil extendió cuidadosamente la capa de fibra de algodón sobre la máquina de cardado.

Disco de pulido

Examples :

"The jeweler used a brass lap to polish the wedding ring. "

El joyero usó un disco de pulido de latón para pulir el anillo de bodas.

Doblar, plegar

Examples :

"to lap a piece of cloth"

Doblar un trozo de tela.

Envolver, rodear

Examples :

"to lap a bandage around a finger"

Envolver una venda alrededor de un dedo.

Envolver, rodear

Examples :

"lapped in luxury"