Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Lap.
How to pronounce lap:
US
Lap - 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)
area4arena5domain9field9orbit7sphere11Hyponyms (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 coveringA flap that lies over another part
Example: "The lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overlap12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flap9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Movement once around a course
Example: "He drove an extra lap just for insurance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circle10circuit11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
locomotion14travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Touching with the tongue
Example: "The dog's laps were warm and wet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lick10Lap - 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)
lick10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lap - as an adjective
Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.
Example Sentences
"She gently cradled the baby in her lap."
"He rested his book on his lap while he waited for the bus."
"The dog curled up in her owner's lap."
"She spilled hot coffee on her lap."
"He nervously tapped his fingers on his lap."
Word Game Points
Is LAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is LAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is LAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lap is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
