lapping

Meanings

• verb

  The act of a liquid flowing in waves against a solid surface.

  - "The waves lapped gently against the shore."
  - "The children enjoyed lapping up the cool water with their feet."

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Synonyms

winding

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lapping
tapping , clapping , mapping

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Variants

List of all variants of lapping that leads to same result
lap , lapped , lapping , laps

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Forms

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laps, lapped, lapping

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Etymology

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From Old English hlapan 'to lap, lick'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lapping' is also used in engineering to describe the process of applying a thin coating of material to a surface.

2. In the sport of rowing, 'lapping' refers to a competitor passing another competitor in the race.

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Related Concepts

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1. waves: A series of oscillatory disturbances caused by wind or tides that transport water across a body of water.

2. shoreline: The land area that borders a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lapping' is often used to describe the soothing sound of water against a shore or the gentle motion of waves. In art, it can be depicted through paintings or sculptures of waves lapping against a shore or rocks.

How to Memorize "lapping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm body of water gently lapping against the shore. Visualize the sound and feel of the water against the sand or rocks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lapping' with the sound of waves against the shore or the gentle motion of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Laps Around the Lake' to remember the definition of 'lapping'.

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