lapwise
Examples
“Despite their name⟳, laptops seem to rarely be used lapwise.”
“The man rushed through it just in time to leave⟳ beside the road a volcanic eruption that to have⟳ been the recipient of which, lapwise, would have⟳ made the trip⟳ memorable indeed.”
“Thank⟳ goodness the cat took about half the coffee—which she certainly deserved. Things could have⟳ been a lot worse for me had she not been situated exactly where she was, lapwise, and anyway her hair grew back rather quickly.”
“Reading postures varied. Some attendees sat cross-legged with a book resting lapwise. Others were curled up on a sofa.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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