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lap against

lap against(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. chapalear contra
The waves lapped against the rocks on the shore.Las olas chapalearon contra las rocas en la orilla.
b. lamer
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
To me, there is no sound so peaceful as that of waves lapping against the hull of a boat.Para mí no hay ningún sonido tan tranquilo como el de las olas lamiendo el casco de un barco.
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