Lap

usgb/læp/
noun

The top surface of your thighs when you are sitting down.

The cat jumped onto her lap.
Visual representation of "lap" - The top surface of your thighs when you are sitting down.

Often appears as...

  • sit on lap
  • cat in lap
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Visual representation of "lap"
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Affectionate Gestures

Used to describe situations where someone sits on another person's lap as a sign of affection.

Illustration for Affectionate Gestures
The child found comfort in her mother's lap.
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Place for Objects

'Lap' can also refer to a place for holding objects while sitting.

Illustration for Place for Objects
She placed her sewing kit in her lap.
Visual representation of the word "Lap"

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