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- pronunciation:
- laep
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
laps, lapping, lapped |
| definition 1: |
to gently splash or slap against.
The waves lapped the shore with a peaceful sound.
- synonyms:
- slap against
- similar words:
- lick, splash
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| definition 2: |
to lick up with the tongue, as drink or food (often followed by "up").
The cat was lapping up the milk.- synonyms:
- lick
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| related words: |
lick |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or sound of licking up something.
We heard the lap of our dog as he drank from his bowl.- synonyms:
- lick
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