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lap
verb (1)Synonyms & Antonyms of lap (Entry 2 of 3)
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to flow in a broken irregular stream
- the creek lapped along through the ravine before collecting in the pond
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lap
verb (2)Synonyms & Antonyms of lap (Entry 3 of 3)
1
to lie over parts of one another
- the armadillo's plates lap tightly so as to form a protective shield
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2
to surround or cover closely
- this recording of the symphony is sure to lap listeners in stereophonic bliss
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