The Clue
Sitter's acquisition (3 letter answer)
The Answer
LAP
Tags
Notes
The answer LAP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
LAP as a noun:
1. the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
2. an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap"
3. (lap, lap covering) = the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains"
4. (lap, overlap) = a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
5. (lap, circle, circuit) = movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
6. (lick, lap) = touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
LAP as a verb:
1. lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
2. (lick, lap) = pass the tongue over; "the dog licked her hand"
3. (lap, swish, swosh, swoosh) = move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"
4. (lap, lap up, lick) = take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"
5. (lave, lap, wash) = wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore"