lapp

/læp/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually furry, young animal, especially a sheep or goat in its first year of life

“The farmer had to separate the lambs from the rest of the flock.”

2. verb

to join or stick something, especially a piece of cloth, to a surface by sewing or gluing

“She had to lapp the torn page back together.”

3. verb

to attack or bite at something with the teeth, especially in a fierce or aggressive manner

“The dog lapped at the water bowl.”

Synonyms

  • bite
  • glue
  • lambs
  • nip
  • sew
  • young

Antonyms

  • adult
  • detachment
  • grown
  • release
  • rip
  • tear