Lapped

Pronunciation: /ˈlæpt/

Lapped (verb)

  1. To move or splash water gently against something.
  2. To cover something with a liquid, often in a thin layer.

Examples

  • The waves lapped gently against the shore.
  • The sauce lapped over the edges of the plate.

Common collocations: lap at the shore, lap over the edge, lap up the liquid, lap around the surface

Synonyms of Lapped

Neutral

Antonyms of Lapped

  • — Opposite of lapped, indicating the absence of moisture.
  • — Indicates lack of movement, opposite of lapped.