lap (Noun) — The upper side of the thighs of a seated person. ex. "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
lap (Noun) — An area of control or responsibility. ex. "the job fell right in my lap"
lap (Noun) — The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs. ex. "his lap was covered with food stains"
lap (Noun) — A flap that lies over another part. ex. "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
lap (Noun) — Movement once around a course. ex. "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
lap (Noun) — Touching with the tongue. ex. "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
lap (Verb) — Lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another.
lap (Verb) — Pass the tongue over. ex. "the dog lapped her hand"
lap (Verb) — Move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound. ex. "The bubbles lapped around in the glass"
lap (Verb) — Take up with the tongue. ex. "The cat lapped up the milk"
lap (Verb) — (of a liquid, esp. water) flow against. ex. "the waves lapped the shore"
lap (Verb) — (sports) overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more lap than them.