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Lapful
see synonyms of lapfulNoun
1. lapful
the quantity that can be held in the lap
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Lapful
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the amount held in one's lap
Imagine sitting on a hard courtroom bench with a lapful of tissues.
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Lapful
see synonyms of lapful nounWord forms: plural ˈlapˌfuls
as much as a lap can hold
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Lapful
see synonyms of lapfuln.
1.
a. The front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person.
b. The portion of a garment that covers the lap.
2. A hanging or flaplike part, especially of a garment.
3. An area of responsibility, interest, or control: an opportunity that dropped in his lap.
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