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| lap [ lap ] |
noun (plural laps) |
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1. one circuit of track: a single circuit of a racetrack or running track or one length of a swimming pool
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2. stage: a phase in an extended project, enterprise, or journey
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3. overlapping part: an overlapping part of something
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4. length going once around reel: a length of fabric, thread, or rope that goes once around a roller, drum, or reel
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5. polishing disk: a rotating disk for cutting or polishing something such as glass or gemstones
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verb (past and past participle lapped, present participle lap·ping, 3rd person present singular laps) |
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1. transitive verb pass competitors by complete circuit: to overtake a competitor on a racetrack or running track after having completed at least one circuit more than he or she has
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2. intransitive verb complete one track circuit: to run one complete circuit around a track or to swim one length of a swimming pool
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3. transitive verb wrap somebody in something: to enfold or enwrap somebody in something
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literary
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often passive
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4. transitive and intransitive verb overlap: to overlap something
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literary
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5. transitive verb polish or cut hard surfaces: to polish or cut something hard such as glass, metal, or gemstones
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6. transitive verb form fibers into band: to arrange fibers so that they lie one against the other and form a band
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| [14th century. <lap1] |
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  lap·per noun |
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