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lapping

 

[ หˆlรฆpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water movement

Lapping refers to the act of a liquid, particularly water, gently touching or splashing against a surface. This motion is often characterized by soft, rhythmic sounds, as seen in waves lapping against a shore. The term can evoke a sense of calmness and serenity, often associated with natural bodies of water. Lapping can also describe the action of an animal, such as a dog, drinking water by using its tongue.

Synonyms

lapping up, lapping up, splashing.

Examples of usage

  • The waves were gently lapping at the boat.
  • She sat by the lake, listening to the water lapping at the rocks.
  • The dog was lapping up the water eagerly.

Translations

Translations of the word "lapping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lambendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ€เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjilat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธะทะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lizaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆใ‚ใ‚‹ (ใชใ‚ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฅ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ olizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ljiznรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆ” (tiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lizati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sleikja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ (lokva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamer

Etymology

The term 'lapping' originates from the Old English 'hlรฆppa', which means 'to lap' or 'to drink.' Over time, the word evolved in its usage to describe not just the act of drinking but also the gentle motion of liquid against a surface. In English, this verb has been used since the 15th century, particularly in poetic and descriptive contexts, capturing the essence of calm and rhythmic movements of water. As English expanded and evolved, 'lapping' found its place in both everyday language and literature, often used to evoke images of tranquility and nature. The versatility of the word has allowed it to remain prominent in various forms of expression, from naturalist prose to casual conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,883, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.