lap in Finnish
lap in Finnish is helma, ylite, syli — lap means the flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
lap in Finnish
helma
ylite
syli
kierros
(sports) One circuit around a race track.
laappi
A sheet, layer, or bat, of cotton fiber prepared for the carding machine.
latkia
(ambitransitive) To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
lipittää
(ambitransitive) To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
lipoa
(ambitransitive) To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
liplattaa
(intransitive, of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash.
ohittaa kierroksella
(transitive, sports, motor racing) To overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler.
What does "lap" mean?
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noun The flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
"The cat curled up on her lap and fell asleep."
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noun One complete circuit of a race track or a length of a swimming pool.
"She swam twenty laps before breakfast."
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verb To overtake a competitor by completing an extra full circuit ahead of them.
"The lead car lapped the slowest driver twice."
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verb Of an animal, to drink liquid using quick movements of the tongue.
"The dog lapped water noisily from its bowl."
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lap in a sentence
- The cat curled up on her lap and fell asleep.
- He set the laptop down on his lap to type.
- She swam twenty laps before breakfast.
- He set a new record on the final lap of the race.
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What is "lap" in Finnish?
"lap" in Finnish is helma, ylite, syli. lap means: The flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
How do you use "lap" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat curled up on her lap and fell asleep." In Finnish, "lap" is helma, ylite, syli.
Are there other ways to say "lap" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "lap": helma, ylite, syli, kierros, laappi, latkia.
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