noun one circuit of a track or racecourse
verb to take up (liquid) with the tongue
In fashion, lap can refer to the part of a garment that folds over or lies on top of another part, such as a lapel on a jacket.
In medical terms, a lap can refer to laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed in the abdominal area.
In sports such as swimming, running, and racing, a lap refers to completing one full circuit of a track or course.
In automotive terminology, a lap can refer to one complete circuit around a race track or a test track.
In computing, lap can refer to the act of moving a pointer or cursor from the end of a line to the beginning of the next line in a display.
In the context of a writer, 'lap' may be used to describe a character sitting on someone's lap or a pet curling up in someone's lap while they write.
In the context of a psychologist, 'lap' may be used in the phrase 'lap of luxury' to describe a client's desire for comfort and luxury as a form of escapism.