lap around
Frequency: 5.85.1 per million words
Used when water moves around an object.
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Examples (10)
- The water lapped around his ankles.
- Gentle waves lapped around the small boat.
- She watched as the tide began to lap around the base of the rocks.
- The river flowed quietly, its surface lapping around the exposed roots of the trees.
- After the heavy rain, puddles formed and the water lapped around the fallen leaves.
- The small pond's water lapped around the decorative stones at its edge.
- He enjoyed the sound of the lake water lapping around the wooden pier.
- The children giggled as the cool stream water lapped around their bare feet.
- Be careful, the ocean laps around the sandcastles at high tide.
- The faint sound of water lapping around the ancient ruins created a mystical atmosphere.