definition of
lap

[1] #1 lap n. the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap". wn

[2] #2 lap v. lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another. wn

[3] #3 lap v. [lick] pass the tongue over; "the dog licked her hand". wn

[4] #4 lap n. an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap". wn

[5] #5 lap n. [lap covering] the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains". wn