lap
25
4.9
- noun
- /læp/
- Specialized
:
solape
- Now that the lap siding is almost done, the next big topic we need to tackle is the roof.
- a lap joint
Examples
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It's 100 acres with a lap pool.
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Use adhesive-backed Velcro to attach items to a desk or wheelchair lap tray.
Academic text (2004) -
Sewing zippers can be quite difficult, especially the lap and fly zippers, little bit tricky.
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The gentle lapping of the waves beneath the aging pier is clearly audible in the solemn quiet.
Fiction book (1997) -
In construction, it's essential to ensure that the lap of the roofing material is properly aligned to prevent leaks.
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The tailor explained how to achieve a perfect lap seam for the dress to ensure durability and aesthetics.
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When sewing the fabric, make sure to create a lap that smoothly overlaps to enhance the garment's fit.
Synonyms
7
3.7
A part that lies over another to cover it
Idioms
Compounds
How Much Overlap
- Specialized
25
4.9
7
3.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lap meaning one part lying over another comes from that same old sense of 'flap' or 'fold', so pieces can lie over each other. That is why roof tiles or sheets 'lap' to cover and keep out the rain.