adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of lap form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Being one or more complete laps behind the leader in a race. not-comparable

   "He had to pass the lapped cars on the racetrack."

Synonyms

All synonyms

enclosedenvelopedsurroundedwrappedwreathed

Example

More examples

"The dog has lapped up the milk."

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