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Overlapping or imbrication of one thing onto another
“The artist's sculpture was an impressive display of lapping, with one layer seamlessly flowing into the next.”
A gurgling sound, such as that of water flowing
The breaking of waves on a shore
Present participle for to flow (noisily) in a stream
“To the west, the indigo-blue waters of Pamlico Sound lap grassy marshes thick with egrets and blue herons.”
Present participle for to overtake a straggler in a race
“He ran as fast he could in an attempt to lap his competitor.”
Present participle for to take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue
“Four little polecats came walking to lap the milk, and three big varmints began to nibble the meat.”
Present participle for to cover or wrap around tightly or closely
“I lap him in the milk-foam of my arms.”
Present participle for to create or form a layer over
“This piece of tape must be contrived to hook or button on to the band on the other side, to lap over the slit, and thus prevent its opening.”
Present participle for to stroke or touch with one's tongue
Present participle for to make wet by splashing
Present participle for to fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
Present participle for to create or form a layer over
Present participle for to move, or cause to move, in a spiral or curved course
Present participle for to move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once
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