lapped

Example Sentences

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Lapped in Mark's sunny smile, even the wintry Petrillo has been known to thaw like any spring sap.

From Time Magazine Archive

Lapped by the prayers of years, we sit in silence.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

Lapped round by this fundamental kindness, the flaws and absurdities of Gwendolen's character disappeared.

From The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece by Sedgwick, Anne Douglas

Lapped Seam In the lapped seam the edges are folded each within the other or one over the other so that both sides are alike.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

Lapped in an ecstasy of content, hope scarcely stirred a wing.

From Far to Seek A Romance of England and India by Diver, Maud