lap
Translation
lap, circuit
Examples
The cat sat on my lap.
The cat sat on my lap.
He ran the final lap of the race.
He ran the final lap of the race.
Grammar Patterns
the top surface of your upper legs when sitting The cat sat on my lap.
one circuit of a race track He ran the final lap of the race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (body) knees, thighs; (race) circuit, loop
Etymology
From Old English 'læppa' meaning 'skirt or flap of a garment', referring to the 'flap' created when sitting.
Memory Tips
A cat takes a 'nap' on your 'lap'. For the race meaning, think of one part of the track over'lap'ping the start.