Associations to the word «Lapping»

Wiktionary

LAPPING, verb. Present participle of lap
LAPPING, noun. A kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers.

Dictionary definition

LAPPING, noun. Covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles).

Wise words

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