lap

the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"

an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap"

the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains"

a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"

movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"

touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet"

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

pass the tongue over; "the dog licked her hand"

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"

take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"

wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore"