All Definitions for Lap
Below are all the dictionary definitions of lap:
1The loose part of a coat
2The lower part of a garment that plays loosely
3A skirt
4An apron.
5An edge
6A border
7A hem, as of cloth.
8The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down
9That part of the person thus covered.
10A place of rearing and fostering.
11The upper legs of a seated person.
12A component that overlaps or covers any portion of itself or of an adjacent component.
13To enfold
14To hold as in one's lap
15To cherish.
16To rest or recline in someone's lap, or as in a lap.
17To fold
18To bend and lay over or on something.
19To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up
20To envelop, enfold
21To wind around
22To place or lay (one thing) so as to overlap another.
23To polish (a surface, especially metal or gemstone) with very fine abrasive to achieve smoothness and small dimensional changes.
24To be turned or folded
25To lie partly on or over something
26To overlap.
27To overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler.
28To cut or polish with a lap, as glass, gems, cutlery, etc.
29The act or process of lapping.
30That part of any substance or fixture which extends over, or lies upon, or by the side of, a part of another.
31The state or condition of being in part extended over or by the side of something else
32Or the extent of the overlapping.
33The amount by which a slide valve at its half stroke overlaps a port in the seat, being equal to the distance the valve must move from its mid stroke position in order to begin to open the port. Used alone, lap refers to outside lap (see below).
34One circuit around a race track.
35The traversal of one length of the pool, or (less commonly) one length and back again.
36In card playing and other games, the points won in excess of the number necessary to complete a game
37—so called when they are counted in the score of the following game.
38A sheet, layer, or bat, of cotton fiber prepared for the carding machine.
39A piece of brass, lead, or other soft metal, used to hold a cutting or polishing powder in cutting glass, gems, etc. or in polishing cutlery or in toolmaking. It is usually in the form of a wheel or disk that revolves on a vertical axis.
40To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue
41To lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
42To wash against a surface with a splashing sound
43To swash.
44The taking of liquid into the mouth with the tongue.
45The female pudenda.
46Liquor
47Alcoholic drink.
48Clipping of laparoscopic. [Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.]
49Clipping of laparoscopy. [(medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.]
50Clipping of laparotomy [(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.]
51Initialism of load, assemble, pack (“munitions operations”). [A burden
52A weight to be carried.]
About antonyms for lap
Finding the right antonym for lap helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The loose part of a coat", lap has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for lap, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.