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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishUsed in racing to describe a competitor who is a full lap or more behind the leader.
Common pairings
lapped runner
lapped twice
get lapped
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Rhymes for lapped
tapped
mapped
capped
wrapped
clapped
trapped
chapped
strapped
untapped
kidnapped
unwrapped
handicapped
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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.
