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lapping

/ˈlæpɪŋ/

lappingnoun

lappings

Translations

плеск

The gentle lapping of the waves was soothing.

Мягкий плеск волн был успокаивающим.

наложение

The lapping of the metal sheets was done carefully to ensure a smooth finish.

Наложение металлических листов было выполнено тщательно, чтобы обеспечить гладкую отделку.

Additional translations

шлифовка

облизывание

Definitions

The action or sound of water gently splashing against a surface.

The lapping of the waves against the shore was soothing.

The act of an animal drinking by using its tongue to scoop up liquid.

The cat's lapping at the milk was quiet and rhythmic.

A process in manufacturing where a material is polished or smoothed by rubbing it with an abrasive.

The lapping of the metal parts ensured a smooth finish.

Synonyms

lapping motion

lapping wave

lapping up

lapping sound

lappinggerund / present participle

/ˈlæpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is performing the action of "lap" (e.g., lapping water).

Definitions

Producing a gentle splashing or rippling sound.

We listened to the lapping water against the hull.

(Of an animal) drinking liquid by rapidly flicking the tongue.

The lapping dog emptied the bowl in seconds.

Relating to a process of polishing or smoothing a material with an abrasive.

The engineer adjusted the lapping wheel for a finer finish.

Synonyms

lapverb

lapping

Gerund

lapped

Past Simple

lapped

Past Participle

lapping

Gerund

/læp/

Translations

лакать

The dog began to lap up the water from the bowl.

Собака начала лакать воду из миски.

нахлестывать

The waves lap against the shore.

Волны нахлестывают на берег.

Additional translations

затрепать

Definitions

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue.

The cat lapped the milk from the bowl.

to overtake a competitor in a race who is one or more laps behind.

The runner lapped his opponent in the final stretch of the race.

to wash or splash gently against something.

The waves lapped against the side of the boat.

To place or lay one thing partly over another; to overlap.

The carpenter lapped the boards to keep out the rain.

Synonyms

lapnoun

Definitions

The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person.

The child sat on her mother's lap during the story time.

A complete circuit around a race track or course.

He completed the final lap of the race in record time.

A section of a journey or trip, especially when it is part of a longer journey.

The first lap of their journey took them through the mountains.

The act of one object overlapping another.

The lap of the shingles ensures that the roof is waterproof.

A gentle splash or sound produced by water or another liquid moving against a surface.

They fell asleep listening to the soft lap of the waves against the pier.

lapadjective

Definitions

Designed for or relating to use on a person's lap.

She bought a lap desk to work comfortably on the sofa.

Relating to a complete circuit of a track or course.

He set a new lap record during qualifying.