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- [lap]
- /læp/
- /ˈlæpɪŋ/
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- [lap]
- /læp/
Definitions of lapping word
- verb with object lapping (of water) to wash against or beat upon (something) with a light, slapping or splashing sound: Waves lapped the shoreline. 1
- verb with object lapping to take in (liquid) with the tongue; lick in: to lap water from a bowl. 1
- verb without object lapping to wash or move in small waves with a light, slapping or splashing sound: The water lapped gently against the mooring. 1
- verb without object lapping to take up liquid with the tongue; lick up a liquid. 1
- noun lapping the act of lapping liquid. 1
- noun lapping the lapping of water against something. 1
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Origin of lapping
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English lappen to fold, wrap; cognate with Dutch lappen to patch, mend; akin to lap1
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Parts of speech for Lapping
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lapping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lapping
noun lapping
- wash — to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
- ebb and flow — tidal movement
- swishing — to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore.
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