Dictionary definition · lap
noun
- the upper side of the thighs of a seated person"he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
- an area of control or responsibility"the job fell right in my lap"
- the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs"his lap was covered with food stains"
- a flap that lies over another part"the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
- movement once around a course"he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
- touching with the tongue"the dog's laps were warm and wet"
verb
- lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
- pass the tongue over"the dog licked her hand"
- move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound"The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"
- take up with the tongue"The cat lapped up the milk"
- wash or flow against"the waves laved the shore"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).