Word: LAPPING
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Definition of LAPPING
- To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.
- To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.
- To fold; to bend and lay over or on something.
"to lap a piece of cloth"
- To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up
"to lap a bandage around a finger"
- To envelop, enfold
"lapped in luxury"
- 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.
- A kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers.
- (bowmaking) Lengths of fine wire, silver, gold, silk or whalebone wrapped tightly around the bow stick adjacent to the leather part of the bow grip at the heel of the bow.
- The process of forming a lap or fleece of fibrous material for the carding-machine.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "lapping" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lapping", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAPPING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LAPPING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LAPPING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LAPPING:
- # the lapping effect
- # master of lapping
- # playing with lapping
- # in terms of lapping
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