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Past tense for to flow (noisily) in a stream
“To the west, the indigo-blue waters of Pamlico Sound lap grassy marshes thick with egrets and blue herons.”
Past tense for to overtake a straggler in a race
“He ran as fast he could in an attempt to lap his competitor.”
Past tense for to take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue
“Four little polecats came walking to lap the milk, and three big varmints began to nibble the meat.”
Past tense for to cover or wrap around tightly or closely
“I lap him in the milk-foam of my arms.”
Past tense for to create or form a layer over
“This piece of tape must be contrived to hook or button on to the band on the other side, to lap over the slit, and thus prevent its opening.”
Past tense for to stroke or touch with one's tongue
Past tense for to make wet by splashing
Past tense for to fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
Past tense for to move, or cause to move, in a spiral or curved course
Past tense for to move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once
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