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Meaning of lap
The primary meaning of the word "lap" refers to the upper part of the thigh when a person is sitting down, or a section or stage of a journey or process.
Etymology of lap
The word "lap" originated from Old English "læp(p)" and "læppa", also related to Middle Low German "lap(pe)" and Middle Dutch "lappe", which referred to the hanging flap of a garment, and later to the upper part of the thigh when sitting
The word has evolved over time to encompass various meanings, including a section or stage of a journey or process, and a strip of material used to strengthen or decorate something
Synonyms
Definitions
- The upper part of the thigh when a person is sitting down
- A section or stage of a journey or process
- A strip of material used to strengthen or decorate something
- The act of moving around a track or circuit
Usage Examples
- She sat on my lap and fell asleep
- The plane began its final lap around the airport before landing
- The runner completed the first lap in record time
- The seamstress added a decorative lap to the edge of the curtain