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Meaning of "lappet" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LAPPET

From lap1 + -et.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LAPPET

lappet  [ˈlæpɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAPPET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lappet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAPPET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lappet

Lappet

A lappet is a decorative flap or fold in a ceremonial headdress or garment. They were a feature of women's headgear until the early 20th century. They remain strongly associated with religion. A bishop's mitre has two lappets sewn to the back of it. The most famous usage of lappets occurs on the Papal Tiara. Lappets also feature on some animals.

Definition of lappet in the English dictionary

The definition of lappet in the dictionary is a small hanging flap or piece of lace, etc, such as one dangling from a headdress. Other definition of lappet is a lobelike hanging structure, such as the wattle on a bird's head.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAPPET


armpit
ˈɑːmˌpɪt
Capet
ˈkæpɪt
carpet
ˈkɑːpɪt
cockpit
ˈkɒkˌpɪt
decrepit
dɪˈkrɛpɪt
drapet
ˈdræpɪt
muppet
ˈmʌpɪt
pit
pɪt
Pitt
pɪt
poppit
ˈpɒpɪt
pulpit
ˈpʊlpɪt
puppet
ˈpʌpɪt
respite
ˈrɛspɪt
snippet
ˈsnɪpɪt
spit
spɪt
sumpit
ˈsʌmpɪt
tapet
ˈtæpɪt
tappet
ˈtæpɪt
trumpet
ˈtrʌmpɪt
whippet
ˈwɪpɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAPPET

lapped
lapped joint
lapper
lappet moth
lappeted
lappie
lapping
Lappish
lapsable
Lapsang
Lapsang Souchong
lapse
lapse rate
lapsed
lapser

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAPPET

berber carpet
ear trumpet
fitted carpet
frippet
glove puppet
hand puppet
magic carpet
on the carpet
parapet
Persian carpet
pet
poppet
red carpet
shag carpet
sippet
skippet
sock puppet
teacher´s pet
tippet
trippet

Synonyms and antonyms of lappet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lappet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAPPET

Find out the translation of lappet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lappet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lappet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

叶子板
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

orejera
570 millions of speakers

English

lappet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

lappet
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

lappet
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lappet
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খুঁট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

revers
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lappet
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lappet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラペット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

늘어진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lappet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vạt áo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆடைக்கரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लेपेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sarkık şey
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Lappet
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lappet
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

lappet
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lappet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lappet
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oorlel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lappet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lappet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lappet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAPPET»

The term «lappet» is regularly used and occupies the 98.367 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAPPET» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lappet» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lappet» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lappet

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAPPET»

Discover the use of lappet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lappet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
ICCM-11 Proceedings (Six Volumes)
Figure 2 illustrates the principles of the technique, which requires the use of a lappet (or ... The extra warp yams (W) are threaded through the eyes of the needles of the lappet bar and do not pass through the reed; the extra warp is usually ...
Murray Scott, 1997
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Official gazette of the United States Patent Office
TEXTILE ARTICLE PROVIDED WITH LAPPET FIGURES AND THE METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME. William A. Rorinson. Woonaocket, R. I., assignor to Manville Compa Providence, R. I., a Corporation of New Jersey. Filed May 9, 1904.
United States. Patent Office, 1908
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The Federal Reporter: With Key-number Annotations ...
The claim in suit is as follows: "ln a pattern chain for lappet looms, the combination of the bar links, with adjustable pattern screws or pins, the varying positions or which relatively to the bar links govern the form and position of the lappet pattern ...
United States. Court of Claims, Robert Desty, James Wells Goodwin, 1898
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United States Circuit Courts of Appeals Reports: With ...
forming lappet-patterns of ordinary dimensions being quite large and cumbersome. I have, however, proved that the most perfect and delicate lappet- patterns may be formed in practice by means of an adjustable pattern-chain, with the ...
‎1900
5
The Federal Reporter: Cases Argued and Determined in the ...
The specification says: "Heretofore it has not been deemed practicable to apply the pattern screws or pins which serve to govern the position and form of the lappet-pattern to a loosely driven pattern-chain, owing to the apparent looseness and ...
‎1899
6
Reports Containing the Cases Determined in All the Circuits ...
I have, however, proved that the most perfect and delicate lappet- patterns may be formed in practice by means of an adjustable pattern-chain, with the resulting great advantage that an increase or decrease in the size of the lappet-pattern may ...
United States. Courts: Circuit Court of Appeals, 1900
7
Textile World Record
A NEW PROCESS OF PRODUCING LAPPET PATTERNS. By a proce«s for producing this class of woven designs, recently patented, the loose ends are brought to the back of the fabric. In his description of the method the inventor states that ...
‎1907
8
Dramatic works
LAPPET. Oh! unhappy, miserable creature that I am! what shall I_do? whither shall I go? LOVEGOLD. What's the matter, Lappet? LAPPET. To have been innocently assisting in betraying so good a man! so good a master! so good a friend!
Henry Fielding, Sir Leslie Stephen, 1882
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The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq: Dramatic works
Lappet, Lovegold. Lappet. Oh ! unhappy, miserable creature that I am ! what shall I do ? whither shall I go ? Lovegold. What's the matter, Lappet? Lappet. To have been innocently assisting in betraying so good a man ! so good a master ! so ...
Henry Fielding, Sir Leslie Stephen, 1882
10
Textile World
Lappet Weaving Lappet weaving on elastic fabrics is a method which has not been extensively used, probably on account of the limitations of design obtainable by this style of weaving. Nevertheless, it affords opportunity for considerable ...
‎1922

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAPPET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lappet is used in the context of the following news items.
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Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens – review
But who are the suspects: 'The One', who used to be with Miss Bell; Miss Hopkins or Miss Lappet, who wanted her job; or even Miss Tenison, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Vultures: First extinction, then rabies
... Cape Vulture (both -92%); White-backed Vulture (-90%); Hooded Vulture (-83%); Lappet-faced Vulture (-80%) and Bearded Vulture (-70%). «Independent Online, Jul 15»
3
Allegory #670: National democracy, supranational power and the …
... perched on a higher branch of fever tree from which the hoopoe and the kingfisher had so summarily departed, sat a lappet-faced vulture. «eNCA, Jul 15»
4
Africa's Vultures Are Collapsing to Extinction
Lappet-faced, White-backed and Cape Vultures squabble over a carcass at Sable Lappet-faced, white-backed, and Cape vultures squabble ... «Voices, Jun 15»
5
Let's talk about birds: Cabot's tragopan
... a bib-like fleshy red-and-blue wattle, called a lappet, while uttering an accelerating “grik-grik-grik-grik” call. At the climax of the male's display, ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jun 15»
6
Vulture populations plummet across Africa
Three other species are declining between 5% and 6% a year, including Africa's largest vulture, the lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotos), ... «Science /AAAS, Jun 15»
7
Review: "Murder is Bad Manners"
Miss Parker, Miss Hopkins, Miss Lappet, Miss Tennyson, along with other teachers. Following the clues gets harder and harder until there is ... «The Missourian, Jun 15»
8
African vultures in 97 per cent decline
... cent); Cape Vulture (92 per cent); Hooded Vulture (83 per cent); Lappet-faced Vulture (80 per cent); and White-headed Vulture (96 per cent). «Bird Watch, Jun 15»
9
Home Sweet Tree Home for Eastern Tent Caterpillars
The adult form of eastern tent caterpillars, also known as, Malacosoma americana, is called a lappet moth. The flying form is a nondescript moth ... «The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News, Jun 15»
10
Vultures Face Extinction
There are six species of vultures found in Zimbabwe namely the lappet-faced; the hooded, the white-headed; palmnut and scavengers. «AllAfrica.com, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Lappet [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lappet>. Apr 2024 ».
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