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LAPPED

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Lapped.

Lapped - as a noun

The upper side of the thighs of a seated person

Example: "He picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"

An area of control or responsibility

Example: "The job fell right in my lap"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
areaarenadomainfieldorbitsphere
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs

Example: "His lap was covered with food stains"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap covering

A flap that lies over another part

Example: "The lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overlap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flap
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Movement once around a course

Example: "He drove an extra lap just for insurance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circlecircuit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
locomotiontravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Touching with the tongue

Example: "The dog's laps were warm and wet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lick

Lapped - as a verb

Lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

Pass the tongue over

Example: "The dog licked her hand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lick
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

Example: "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swishswooshswosh

Take up with the tongue

Example: "The cat lapped up the milk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lap uplick

Wash or flow against

Example: "The waves laved the shore"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lavewash

Lapped - as an adjective

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

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

Example Sentences

"The waves lapped gently against the shore."
"The dog eagerly lapped up the water from its bowl."
"She lapped the cream from her fingers."
"The cat lapped at the milk in the saucer."
"The swimmer lapped his competitors in the race."
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Word Game Points

Is LAPPED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lapped is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAPPED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is LAPPED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lapped is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAPPED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is LAPPED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lapped is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAPPED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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