lapping

Etymology 1
From, , equivalent to.

Etymology 2
From, , , equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1) A kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers.
 * 2) The process of forming a lap or fleece of fibrous material for the carding-machine.
 * 3) The rubbing or polishing of a metal surface.
 * 4)  A form of fraud in which payments in the accounts are repeatedly delayed between periods, or diverted between customers, to conceal a theft.
 * 5)  The process of rubbing away the lands, or metal between the grooves of a rifled gun, to increase the bore.
 * 6)  Lengths of fine silk, metal wire, or whalebone wrapped tightly around the stick of the bow of a string instrument adjacent to the leather part of the bow grip at the heel.
 * 1)  Lengths of fine silk, metal wire, or whalebone wrapped tightly around the stick of the bow of a string instrument adjacent to the leather part of the bow grip at the heel.

Translations

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