[f. LAP v.2 + -ING2.] In senses of the vb.
1703. T. N., City & C. Purchaser, 195. He Soddereth the Lapping-sheet down to the other.
1839. Ure, Dict. Arts, 215. To spread out the web as it is drawn over it by the rotation of the lapping roller.
1876. Preece & Sivewright, Telegraphy, 222. The lapping wire was destroyed.
