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Lap vs Hem - What's the difference?

lap | hem |


In transitive terms the difference between lap and hem

is that lap is to overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler while hem is : To surround something or someone in a confining way.

In intransitive terms the difference between lap and hem

is that lap is to be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap while hem is in sewing To make a hem.

As nouns the difference between lap and hem

is that lap is the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron while hem is an utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

As verbs the difference between lap and hem

is that lap is to enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish while hem is to make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

As an interjection hem is

used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

As a pronoun hem is

obsolete form of 'em|lang=en.

Lap vs Thighs - What's the difference?

lap | thighs |


As nouns the difference between lap and thighs

is that lap is the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron while thighs is plural of thigh.

As a verb lap

is to enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.

Bulldog vs Lap - What's the difference?

bulldog | lap |


As nouns the difference between bulldog and lap

is that bulldog is a breed of dog developed in england by the crossing of the bullbaiting dog and the pug to produce a ladies companion dog having a very smooth coat, a flattened face, wrinkly cheeks, powerful front legs and smaller hind legs while lap is laplander.

As a verb bulldog

is to chase (a steer) on horseback and wrestle it to the ground by twisting its horns (as a rodeo performance).

Tight vs Lap - What's the difference?

tight | lap |


As an adjective tight

is firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.

As an adverb tight

is firmly, so as not to come loose easily.

As a verb tight

is (obsolete) to tighten.

As a noun lap is

laplander.

Lap vs Lapping - What's the difference?

lap | lapping |


As nouns the difference between lap and lapping

is that lap is laplander while lapping is a kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers.

As a verb lapping is

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Lap vs Trick - What's the difference?

lap | trick |


In transitive terms the difference between lap and trick

is that lap is to overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler while trick is to fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.

As nouns the difference between lap and trick

is that lap is the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron while trick is something designed to fool or swindle.

As verbs the difference between lap and trick

is that lap is to enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish while trick is to fool; to cause to believe something untrue; to deceive.

As an adjective trick is

stylish or cool.

Lap vs Tame - What's the difference?

lap | tame |


As nouns the difference between lap and tame

is that lap is laplander while tame is water-source.

Cast vs Lap - What's the difference?

cast | lap |


As nouns the difference between cast and lap

is that cast is moment or cast can be luck, fortune while lap is laplander.

Lap vs Ta - What's the difference?

lap | ta |


As a noun lap

is the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

As a verb lap

is to enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.

As an interjection ta is

thanks.

Lap vs Period - What's the difference?

lap | period |


As nouns the difference between lap and period

is that lap is the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron while period is the length of time for a disease to run its course.

As verbs the difference between lap and period

is that lap is to enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish while period is to come to a period; to conclude.

As an adjective period is

appropriate for a given historical era.

As an interjection period is

and nothing else; and nothing less; used for emphasis.

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