Lapped

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'lap'. It describes the action of (1) a liquid gently touching or washing against something; (2) an animal drinking by scooping liquid with its tongue; (3) surpassing or exceeding someone or something; (4) completing a lap in a race; or (5) covering or overlapping something. The specific meaning is determined by the context of the sentence.

Lapped meaning with examples

• The waves gently lapped against the shore, their rhythmic motion a soothing balm for the soul. The sound of the ocean lapping was hypnotic, washing away the day's stresses. As the tide rose, it lapped higher and higher, nearly reaching the base of the cliffs.
• The thirsty dog eagerly lapped the water from the bowl, his tongue moving rapidly. After the long hike, the dog lapped water, desperate to quench his thirst. The playful puppy lapped at the spilled milk on the floor, leaving a wet mess.
• The experienced runner lapped his competitors during the marathon, leaving them far behind. His superior sales figures allowed him to have lapped his targets by the end of Q2, a remarkable achievement. The champion's performance lapped the previous record.
• The race car driver lapped the course in record time, securing his pole position. He lapped the track numerous times during the qualifying rounds to practice his technique. The vehicle lapped the track 10 times before running out of fuel.
• The ivy lapped over the old stone wall, creating a beautiful, natural effect. The tablecloth lapped over the edge of the table, creating a perfect, even border. The old manuscript pages lapped over each other, bound together with a worn leather cover.