Words Containing LAP

363 words contain LAP anywhere. Scores range up to 34 points (HYDROXYLAPATITE), averaging 15.2 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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An unexpected and typically adverse event following a previous one.

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Plural of AFTERCLAP.

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The opening improvised section of a raga performance.

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Alternative form of alap.

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Plural of ALAPA.

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Plural of ALAP.

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To show hearty approval or friendliness, often by patting on the back.

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Showed hearty approval by slapping on the back.

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One who shows excessive cordiality or camaraderie.

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Plural of BACKSLAPPER.

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Present participle of backslap; congratulating heartily.

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Plural of BACKSLAPPING.

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Third-person singular present tense of BACKSLAP.

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A coarse fabric made from jute or hemp.

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Plural of BURLAP.

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A small hinged door in a larger door or wall for a cat.

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Plural of CATFLAP.

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To strike the palms together to make a loud sound, especially in applause.

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A sharp, witty, or sarcastic reply, often on social media.

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Plural of CLAPBACK.

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A long, thin board, thicker at one edge, used as overlapping siding.

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Past tense of CLAPBOARD.

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Present participle of CLAPBOARD.

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Plural of CLAPBOARD.

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A type of thin, hard oatcake.

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Plural of CLAPBREAD.

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A wooden beggar's dish with a clappable lid to attract attention.

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Plural of CLAPDISH.

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A net that closes suddenly, used for catching birds.

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Plural of CLAPNET.

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A device that measures the loudness of audience applause.

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Plural of CLAPOMETER.

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Past tense of CLAP.

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Agent noun of CLAP.

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A board with a hinged clapstick used in filmmaking to synchronize picture and sound.

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Plural of CLAPPERBOARD.

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A boy or man who operates a clapperboard on a film set.

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Plural of CLAPPERBOY.

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To scratch or claw with the nails.

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Past tense of CLAPPERCLAW.

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Agent noun of CLAPPERCLAW.

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Plural of CLAPPERCLAWER.

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Present participle of CLAPPERCLAW.

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Third-person singular present tense of CLAPPERCLAW.

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Past tense of CLAPPER.

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Present participle of CLAPPER.

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Third-person singular present tense of CLAPPERING.

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Plural of CLAPPER.

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Present participle of CLAP.

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Plural of CLAPPING.

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Plural of CLAP.

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Archaic past tense of clap.

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Pompous, empty talk or nonsense.

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Plural of CLAPTRAPPERY.

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Nonsense or empty, pretentious talk.

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Plural of CLAPTRAP.

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The ability to be collapsed or folded.

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Able to be collapsed.

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A black hole formed by a star's gravitational collapse.

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Plural of COLLAPSAR.

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HYDROXYLAPATITE scores 34 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.