Synonyms for

Laps

Verb / læps / Another word for laps — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To move or make something move in a circular course, especially repeatedly

Synonyms & similar words

lap overlap lapup lapcovering lick lave swish wash swoosh swosh circle circuit circles revolves spins turns rotates twirls whirls swirls winds coils curls curves bends loops twists rolls tumbles falls descends drops

Synonyms by register

Formal

circuit stage segment phase

Informal

rounds legs stints

Literary

courses journeys

Antonyms

starts beginnings advances progresses wins

Common collocations

  • finish the lap
  • complete a lap
  • gain a lap
  • lose a lap
  • set a lap record
  • fastest lap
  • slow lap

Word family

noun lap
verb lap

Usage note

The word 'laps' can refer to the act of completing a circuit or to the folds of fabric. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The cat laps milk from a saucer.
  2. The runner laps around the track.
  3. The boat laps against the shore.
  4. The clock's second hand laps around the face.
  5. The dancer laps gracefully across the stage.

Quotes

  • I'm just an old lap dog.
  • In lap dog days, I think you're supposed to wear something short. And pink.
  • I used to be a lapdog, but now I'm a watchdog.

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