Lapa in english
Limpet
pronunciation: lɪmpət part of speech: noun
pronunciation: lɪmpət part of speech: noun
In gestures
lapa = hanger-on ; limpet.
Example: Reference librarians must have the capability of kindly and tactfully disentangling themselves from hangers-on who would monopolize their time, to the detriment of others.Example: Limpets are related to sea snails, abalones, mussels, and sea hares.more:
» bomba lapa = limpet bomb .
Example: A second limpet bomb on another vehicle was reported to have been defused.» como una lapa = like cotton on a lamb .
Example: The paparazzi have been on Rihanna like cotton on a lamb ever since she made her first public appearance in months.» mina lapa = limpet mine .
Example: Of particular concern are limpet mines attached covertly to the ship hull under the water line.» pegarse como una lapa = cling like + a limpet ; stick like + a limpet .
Example: She whines, clings like a limpet, is insecure, and worst of all for me, incessantly disobedient. Example: In this, as in so many other areas, Britain is sticking like a limpet to a failing American policy.