lap
word
/ˈɫæp/
lap
/lˈæp/
lap
Definition
A lap is the flat area formed by the top of your legs when you are sitting down. It can also mean one complete trip around a track, pool, or course.
Usage & Nuances
For the body meaning, common phrases are 'sit on someone's lap' and 'put something on your lap'. For the racing meaning, use expressions like 'run a lap', 'swim two laps', and 'on the final lap'. Do not confuse it with 'laptop', even though 'laptop' comes from this word.
Spanish: regazo - vueltaPortuguese (BR): colo - voltaPortuguese (PT): colo - voltaChinese (Simplified): 大腿部（坐着时）- 圈Chinese (Traditional): 大腿部（坐著時）- 圈Hindi: गोद - चक्करArabic: حِجر - لفةBengali: ফাঁপা কোলে - চক্কর (দৌড়/তরণ) Russian: колени - круг (на стадионе/в бассейне)Japanese: ひざの上 - 周回Vietnamese: lòng (đùi) - vòng (đua/đường bơi)Korean: 무릎 위 - 바퀴 (경주/수영)Turkish: kucak - tur (yarış/koşu)Urdu: گود (گودا/گودال) - چکر (دوڑ/تیرنا)Indonesian: pangkuan - putaran (balap/kolam renang)
Example Sentences
The cat is sleeping on my lap.
basic
She ran one lap around the track.
basic
The child sat on his father's lap.
basic
Put your bag on your lap so people can sit down.
natural
I usually swim ten laps before work.
natural
He was leading the race until the final lap.
natural