lap

the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs

“his lap was covered with food stains”

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

the upper side of the thighs of a seated person

“he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap”

take up with the tongue

“The cat lapped up the milk”

touching with the tongue

“the dog's laps were warm and wet”

a flap that lies over another part

“the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches”

pass the tongue over

movement once around a course

“he drove an extra lap just for insurance”

wash or flow against

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

an area of control or responsibility

“the job fell right in my lap”