overtake (a competitor in a race) to become one or more laps ahead

she lapped all of her rivals in the 3,000 metres

wrap or enfold someone or something in (something soft)

he was lapped in blankets

project beyond or overlap something

the water lapped over the edges

polish (metal, glass, or a gem) with a lapping machine

the honing and lapping of ring gauges

(of an animal) take up (liquid) with quick movements of the tongue

the cat was lapping up a saucer of milk

(of water) wash against (something) with a gentle rippling sound

the waves lapped the shore

the sound of the river lapping against the banks