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Lapping
UK
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
Translation of "lapping" into Russian
lapping
Noun
UK
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
lapping
lappings pl
The lapping of the metal sheets was done carefully to ensure a smooth finish.
Наложение металлических листов было выполнено тщательно, чтобы обеспечить гладкую отделку.
The gentle lapping of the waves was soothing.
Мягкий плеск волн был успокаивающим.
Definitions
lapping
Noun
UK
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
A process in manufacturing where a material is polished or smoothed by rubbing it with an abrasive.
The lapping of the metal parts ensured a smooth finish.
The act of an animal drinking by using its tongue to scoop up liquid.
The cat's lapping at the milk was quiet and rhythmic.
The action or sound of water gently splashing against a surface.
The lapping of the waves against the shore was soothing.
lap
Verb
to overtake a competitor in a race who is one or more laps behind.
The runner lapped his opponent in the final stretch of the race.
To place or lay one thing partly over another; to overlap.
The carpenter lapped the boards to keep out the rain.
to wash or splash gently against something.
The waves lapped against the side of the boat.
to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue.
The cat lapped the milk from the bowl.
lapping
Pres. Participle
UK
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæpɪŋ/
Producing a gentle splashing or rippling sound.
We listened to the lapping water against the hull.
(Of an animal) drinking liquid by rapidly flicking the tongue.
The lapping dog emptied the bowl in seconds.
Relating to a process of polishing or smoothing a material with an abrasive.
The engineer adjusted the lapping wheel for a finer finish.
Idioms and phrases
lap up
The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
жадно пить / поглощать
Кошка быстро выпила молоко.
lap against
The waves lapped against the shore.
плескаться о
Волны плескались о берег.
lap over
The blankets lapped over each other on the bed.
перекрывать
Одеяла перекрывали друг друга на кровати.
lap around
The scarf lapped around her neck.
окутывать
Шарф окутывал её шею.
lap forward
He lapped forward to catch the falling fruit.
наклоняться вперед
Он наклонился вперед, чтобы поймать падающий фрукт.
lapping water
The boat rocked gently with the lapping water.
плещущаяся вода
Лодка покачивалась мягко от плещущейся воды.
lapping motion
The lapping motion of the ocean is mesmerizing.
движение плеска
Движение плеска океана завораживает.