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- pronunciation:
- laep
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
laps, lapping, lapped |
| definition 1: |
to lay or fold over so as to cover another; overlap.
The carpenter lapped the shingles on the roof to prevent leaks.- synonyms:
- overlap
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| definition 2: |
to lie over part of something; overlap.
- similar words:
- extend, overflow
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| related words: |
overtake |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one part of a passage, such as around a race course.
Four laps on the track equal one mile.- similar words:
- distance, length, stage
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| related words: |
circuit |
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