lap

¹lap

verb

Definition of LAP

1

to flow along or against <the waves gently lapped the sandy shore>

Synonyms bathe, lap, lave, lip, splash

Related Words bubble, gurgle, plash, ripple, slosh

2

to flow in a broken irregular stream <the creek lapped along through the ravine before collecting in the pond>

Synonyms bubble, dribble, guggle, lap, plash, ripple, splash, trickle, wash

Related Words eddy, purl, swirl; swash, swish, swoosh, whish; drip, drop; gush, jet, rush, spew, spout, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms run

Antonyms pour, roll, stream

3

to move with a splashing motion <a stiff breeze that was causing the lake waters to lap against the hull with some force>

Synonyms lap, plash, splash, swash

Related Words babble, bubble, gurgle, ripple