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- [lap-it]
- /ˈlæp ɪt/
- /ˈlæ.pɪt/
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- [lap-it]
- /ˈlæp ɪt/
Definitions of lappet word
- noun lappet a small lap, flap, or loosely hanging part, especially of a garment or headdress. 1
- noun lappet a projecting, lobelike structure in certain invertebrate animals. 1
- noun lappet Ornithology. a wattle or other fleshy process on a bird's head. 1
- noun lappet Textiles. a rack or bar containing needles, situated at the front of the reed, and used in the production of figured patterns. an ornamented fabric produced by lappet weaving. 1
- noun lappet A small flap or fold, in particular. 1
- noun lappet a small hanging flap or piece of lace, etc, such as one dangling from a headdress 0
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Origin of lappet
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; lap1 + -et
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Parts of speech for Lappet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lappet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lappet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lappet
noun lappet
- flap — to swing or sway back and forth loosely, especially with noise: A loose shutter flapped outside the window.
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