adjective

lapped

Lapped (adjective) means In a race, having fallen so far behind the leader that they have completed one fewer full circuit of the track or course. Example: “By the tenth lap, the slowest driver had already been lapped twice.”

adjective

In a race, having fallen so far behind the leader that they have completed one fewer full circuit of the track or course.

"By the tenth lap, the slowest driver had already been lapped twice."

"A lapped runner is technically still in the race, just no longer competitive for the win."

How to use lapped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed in racing to describe a competitor who is a full lap or more behind the leader.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for lapped

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lapped” mean?

The word “lapped” means in a race, having fallen so far behind the leader that they have completed one fewer full circuit of the track or course. In plain terms, used in racing to describe a competitor who is a full lap or more behind the leader.

How do you use “lapped” in a sentence?

Here is “lapped” used in a sentence: “By the tenth lap, the slowest driver had already been lapped twice.”

What part of speech is “lapped”?

“Lapped” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of lapped?

"lapped" (adjective) means in a race, having fallen so far behind the leader that they have completed one fewer full circuit of the track or course.