Noun
1. the upper side of the thighs of a seated person;
"he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"2. an area of control or responsibility;
"the job fell right in my lap"3. the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs;
"his lap was covered with food stains"4. a flap that lies over another part;
"the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"5. movement once around a course;
"he drove an extra lap just for insurance"6. touching with the tongue;
"the dog's laps were warm and wet"