LAPS

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"

• area  4
• arena  5
• domain  9
• field  9
• orbit  7
• sphere  11

• lap of the gods

The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs

Example: "His lap was covered with food stains"

• lap covering

A flap that lies over another part

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

• overlap  12

• flap  9

• cuff  12
• turnup  8
• lapel  7
• lappet  10

Movement once around a course

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

• circle  10
• circuit  11

• locomotion  14
• travel  9

• pace lap
• lap of honour
• victory lap

Touching with the tongue

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

• lick  10