lapping
lapping — noun
1. the act of going all the way around a track or pool, especially during a race or
the act of going all the way around a track or pool, especially during a race or training session.
During morning practice, Imran kept a steady lapping around the pool.
lapping around + place
The rider's lapping of the circuit became smoother after lunch.
Coaches timed every lapping on the indoor track that afternoon.
A slow lapping around the rink helped the beginners warm up.
- circuiting
more formal and less common in everyday sports talk
- rounding
looser and less tied to measured race courses
文法句型
lapping around + place
lapping of + course
用法筆記
Usually about repeated movement in racing or training. Distinguish from noun sense 3, which is specifically a celebration after winning.
2. a celebratory trip around the field or track that the winners make to acknowledg
a celebratory trip around the field or track that the winners make to acknowledge the crowd after they have won.
The captain's lapping around the field brought everyone back to the rail.
lapping around + field after a win
Fans stayed to watch the team's lapping after the final whistle.
A short lapping followed the race while children waved small flags.
The skier's joyful lapping near the stands drew loud cheers.
- victory round
explicitly names the celebration and is slightly clearer for casual readers
- lap of honour
common fixed phrase in British sports English rather than a general noun form
文法句型
lapping around + field
lapping after + event
用法筆記
Always linked to winning or public celebration, unlike noun sense 2, which is just part of the race or workout itself.
3. the strip or extra amount where one layer covers the edge of another.
the strip or extra amount where one layer covers the edge of another.
Roofers checked the lapping between the tiles before the heavy rain.
lapping between + layers
A wide lapping of the fabric kept cold air from entering.
The builder left more lapping at the joint for extra strength.
Poor lapping along the roof edge caused leaks near the window.
- overlap
broader and more common, while 'lapping' often sounds more technical
- joint overlap
narrower and usually tied to a specific connection point
文法句型
lapping between + layers
lapping of + material
用法筆記
Mostly used in building, roofing, sewing, and similar practical contexts where one layer sits over another.
lapping — verb
1. to pass another racer because you are now one full circuit ahead of them.
to pass another racer because you are now one full circuit ahead of them.
By lap twenty, Lucas was already lapping the slower cars.
lap + competitor
The champion kept lapping tired runners on the wet track.
The leader started lapping half the field before the rain stopped.
Christopher finished second after the winner began lapping the backmarkers.
- trail
to stay behind rather than move a full circuit ahead
文法句型
lap + competitor
be lapping + backmarkers
用法筆記
Used in racing. The object is the competitor being passed, not the track or pool.
常見錯誤
2. to go once around a track, rink, pool, or similar course from start back to star
to go once around a track, rink, pool, or similar course from start back to start.
Joaquín was lapping the pool when the lifeguard blew the whistle.
lap + pool/track/rink
The children spent an hour lapping the ice rink after school.
Eri kept lapping the short track until her watch showed five miles.
Before the race, each runner started lapping the stadium at an easy pace.
文法句型
lap + track/pool/rink
keep lapping + course
用法筆記
The object is the course itself. Distinguish from verb sense 1, where the object is another racer.
常見錯誤
3. to drink by pulling up small amounts of liquid with rapid tongue strokes.
to drink by pulling up small amounts of liquid with rapid tongue strokes.
The kitten was lapping warm milk from a shallow blue dish.
lap + liquid
After the walk, the dog started lapping water from the metal bowl.
Pim laughed as the calf kept lapping rainwater from the bucket.
A thirsty fox came near camp and began lapping at the stream.
文法句型
lap + liquid
lap at + source of liquid
用法筆記
Most often used of animals. 'Lap at' focuses on the place the animal drinks from rather than the liquid itself.
4. if small waves lap, they keep touching a shore, rock, or boat with quiet, gentle
if small waves lap, they keep touching a shore, rock, or boat with quiet, gentle splashes.
Small waves were lapping against the pier as the market closed.
lap against + place
Moonlit water kept lapping at the side of the fishing boat.
At dusk, the lake was lapping softly along the empty beach.
Tendai listened to the sea lapping under the wooden bridge.
文法句型
lap against + place
lap at/along/under + place
用法筆記
Usually has a water subject and a place after a preposition such as against, at, along, or under.