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lapping Definition and Meaning in English (lapping definition)

verb
Synonyms:lickingslurping
Quick Answer • Definition

Lapping definition: The action of an animal drinking liquid by scooping it up with its tongue.

Definitions of Lapping

  1. 1verb

    The action of an animal drinking liquid by scooping it up with its tongue.

  2. 2verb

    The gentle splashing or flowing of water against a surface, typically a shore.

Example Sentences

“The dog was happily lapping water from its bowl.”

“The gentle lapping of waves against the shore was very calming.”

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infinitivelap
third person singularlaps
past tenselapped
past participlelapped
agent nounlapper

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Lapping definition: The action of an animal drinking liquid by scooping it up with its tongue.
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'Lapping' translates to 'lapping' in English. Lapping definition: The action of an animal drinking liquid by scooping it up with its tongue.
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