lapping
2 synonyms for lapping, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The soft, repeated sound of water gently striking a surface, such as waves against a shore or boat.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lapping
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lapping waves
lapping sound
lapping scheme
Etymology
Comes from Middle English lappinge, wlappynge, equivalent to lap plus -ing.
Full origin of lapping →Frequently asked questions
What does “lapping” mean?
The word “lapping” means the soft, repeated sound of water gently striking a surface, such as waves against a shore or boat. In plain terms, most commonly the gentle splash of water against something, though it also has specialist meanings in metalworking and fraud.
How do you pronounce “lapping”?
“Lapping” is pronounced LA-pihng (/ˈlæpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lapping” in a sentence?
Here is “lapping” used in a sentence: “She fell asleep to the sound of water lapping against the hull.”
What part of speech is “lapping”?
“Lapping” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lapping” have?
“Lapping” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the soft, repeated sound of water gently striking a surface, such as waves against a shore or boat.
Related words
self-lapping
