1. the flat area formed by the upper legs when sitting
2. one complete circuit around a track or course

1. to drink by taking up liquid with the tongue
2. to complete one circuit ahead of another competitor in a race
3. to extend beyond or overlap something

Examples

• The cat curled up in her lap while she read.
• The runners completed their final lap around the track.
• The dog lapped water from its bowl.
• The faster car lapped the slower vehicles twice during the race.
• The roof shingles lap over each other to prevent leaks.
• She placed the book on her lap.
• He finished the swimming lap in record time.