lap in Italian
lap in Italian is grembo, giro di pista, doppiare — lap means the flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
lap in Italian
grembo
giro di pista
(sports) One circuit around a race track.
doppiare
(transitive, sports, motor racing) To overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler.
What does "lap" mean?
-
noun The flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
"The cat curled up on her lap and fell asleep."
-
noun One complete circuit of a race track or a length of a swimming pool.
"She swam twenty laps before breakfast."
-
verb To overtake a competitor by completing an extra full circuit ahead of them.
"The lead car lapped the slowest driver twice."
-
verb Of an animal, to drink liquid using quick movements of the tongue.
"The dog lapped water noisily from its bowl."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Italian.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Italian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Italian
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.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lap" in Italian?
"lap" in Italian is grembo, giro di pista, doppiare. 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 Italian, "lap" is grembo, giro di pista, doppiare.
Are there other ways to say "lap" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "lap": grembo, giro di pista, doppiare.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.