Lap and Swathe

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Lap verb - To surround or cover closely.

Usage example: this recording of the symphony is sure to lap listeners in stereophonic bliss

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Swathe is a synonym for lap in wrap topic. In some cases you can use "Swathe" instead a verb "Lap", when it comes to topics like overlap.

Nearby Words: lapped, lapping

Swathe verb - To surround or cover closely.

Usage example: handed me an odd-shaped package swathed in bright pink tissue paper

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Lap is a synonym for swathe. You can use "Lap" instead a verb "Swathe".

Nearby Words: swathed, swath, swathing

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