1. The act of lapping with, or as with, the tongue; as, to take anything into the mouth with a lap.

2. The sound of lapping.

LAPAROCELE
Lap"a*ro*cele`, n. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)

Defn: A rupture or hernia in the lumbar regions.

LAPAROTOMY
Lap`a*rot"o*my, n. Etym: [Gr. (Surg.)

Defn: A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Cæsarean section.

LAPBOARD
Lap"board`, n.

Defn: A board used on the lap as a substitute for a table, as by tailors.

LAPDOG
Lap"dog`, n.

Defn: A small dog fondled in the lap.