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| lap [ lap ] (plural laps) |
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1. top of somebody's thighs when sitting: the level area provided by the upper surface of the thighs of somebody who is seated
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2. part of clothing resting on thighs: the part of a garment that hangs loosely across the thighs of somebody seated
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3. valley: a hollow in the contours of land, especially the gap between hills
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| [ Old English læppa "flap of a garment, lobe" < Germanic] |
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  lap·ful noun |
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drop in or into your lap to be given as something welcome and unexpected
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drop something in somebody's lap to become or make something somebody's responsibility
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in the lap of luxury in great luxury and comfort
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in the lap of the gods beyond human control or influence
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