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lap in Malay

riba

/læp/

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lap in Malay: riba. In English, lap means the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

Malay words for lap

part that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down
riba

English meaning of lap

  1. noun The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
  2. noun An edge; a border; a hem, as of cloth.
  3. noun The part of the clothing that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down; that part of the person thus covered.
  4. noun A place of rearing and fostering.

Full definition of lap

lap in a sentence

  • The boy was sitting on his mother's lap.
  • to lap a piece of cloth
  • to lap a bandage around a finger

lap in other languages

Questions about lap in Malay

What is the meaning of lap in Malay?
Lap in Malay is riba.
Apakah maksud lap dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lap: riba.
What does lap mean in English?
Lap means the loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

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