LAP
/læp/
3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LAP
noun
- The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
- An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.
verb
- To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.
- To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.
noun
- The act or process of lapping.
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That part of any substance or fixture which extends over, or lies upon, or by the side of, a part of another.
"the lap of a board"
verb
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To fold; to bend and lay over or on something.
"to lap a piece of cloth"
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To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up
"to lap a bandage around a finger"
verb
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To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
"Don't lap your soup like that, you look like a dog."
- (of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash.
adjective
- Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.
noun
- Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.
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Anagrams of LAP
alp5
pal5
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About the word LAP
Is "LAP" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LAP" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LAP" worth?
In Scrabble, "LAP" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "LAP" mean?
The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
What are the anagrams of "LAP"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as LAP: ALP, PAL.