The act of one complete journey around a race track or course. noun
He completed ten laps in the swimming pool.
The runner was ahead by two laps in the final race.
The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person. noun
The child sat comfortably on her mother's lap.
She placed the book on her lap while she read.
To overtake a competitor in a race by completing one more lap than them. verb
The lead car lapped several of its competitors during the race.
She was so fast that she lapped the other swimmers twice.
To drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue, as animals do. verb
The cat lapped up the milk from the bowl.
The puppy eagerly lapped at the water.
To project beyond or overlap something. verb
The waves lapped over the edge of the boat.
The fabric lapped over the edge of the table.