lap

Sense 1 noun

the upper side of the thighs of a seated person

he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap

Sense 2 verb

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

Sense 3 noun

an area of control or responsibility

the job fell right in my lap

Sense 4 verb

pass the tongue over

the dog licked her hand

Sense 5 noun

the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs

his lap was covered with food stains

Sense 6 verb

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

The bubbles swoshed around in the glass

Sense 7 noun

a flap that lies over another part

the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches

Sense 8 verb

take up with the tongue

The cat lapped up the milk

Sense 9 noun

movement once around a course

he drove an extra lap just for insurance

Sense 10 verb

wash or flow against

the waves laved the shore

Sense 11 noun

touching with the tongue

the dog's laps were warm and wet