lap

The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs.

“his lap was covered with food stains”

The upper side of the thighs of a seated person.

“he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap”

Touching with the tongue.

“the dog's laps were warm and wet”

A flap that lies over another part.

“the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches”

Movement once around a course.

“he drove an extra lap just for insurance”

An area of control or responsibility.

“the job fell right in my lap”

Lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another.

Take up with the tongue.

“The cat lapped up the milk”

Pass the tongue over.

Wash or flow against.

Move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound.