unlap

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unlap

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From un- + lap.

verb unlaps · unlapping · unlapped

To unfold or unroll.
intransitive, reflexive, usually To overtake the leader in a race in order to no longer be lapped (one or more complete laps behind the leader).
Opposite: lap

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verb motor racing

Español	desdoblar

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@misc{unlap_2026,
  title = {unlap},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/unlap},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}