Lapwise

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    On a lap. not-comparable

    "Despite their name, laptops seem to rarely be used lapwise."

Example

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"Despite their name, laptops seem to rarely be used lapwise."

Etymology

From lap + -wise.

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