adjective

lapped

adjective

In a race, having fallen so far behind the leader that they have completed one fewer full circuit of the track or course.

"By the tenth lap, the slowest driver had already been lapped twice."

"A lapped runner is technically still in the race, just no longer competitive for the win."

How to Use Lapped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed in racing to describe a competitor who is a full lap or more behind the leader.

Common pairings

lapped runner lapped twice get lapped

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By the tenth lap, the slowest driver had already been _____ twice.

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