LAP
/læp/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of LAP
The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.
The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered
To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.
To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.
The act or process of lapping.
That part of any substance or fixture which extends over, or lies upon, or by the side of, a part of another.
"the lap of a board"
The state or condition of being in part extended over or by the side of something else; or the extent of the overlapping.
"The second boat got a lap of half its length on the leader."
Examples of LAP in a Sentence
- "the lap of a board"
- "The second boat got a lap of half its length on the leader."
- "to lap a piece of cloth"
- "to lap a bandage around a finger"
Word Details
Is LAP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LAP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LAP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LAP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAP
5 words from the letters in LAP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LAP in Word Games
LAP is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LAP is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LAP to find 5 additional valid words.