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Lap Meaning for Kids

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What Does Lap Mean?

Verb

  • To hold someone in your lap, like when you cuddle them.
  • To rest on your lap.

Noun

  • The part of your body that is on your knees when you sit down.
  • The lower part of a coat or dress that hangs down.
  • A place where someone can sit comfortably or be held.
  • The edge or border of something.

Lap — Full Explanation

A lap is the part of your body when you sit down. It's where you can put things like a book or a pet.

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Lap Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
लैप

laip

गोद

god

झूला

jhoola

Frequently Asked Questions About Lap

What does 'lap' mean?
The word 'lap' can mean the top part of your legs when you sit down. It can also mean to drink something by moving your tongue, like how a dog drinks water.
How do you pronounce 'lap'?
You say 'lap' like this: it rhymes with 'map' and 'cap'. It sounds like 'l' followed by 'ap'.
What is the origin of the word 'lap'?
The word 'lap' comes from an old English word that means to fold or to lay something over. It has been used for a long time!
What is the meaning of 'lap' in Kannada?
The word 'lap' in Kannada is 'ಕೋಶ' (Kōśa).