Of a valve, especially for brakes, maintaining the force of pressure selected by a control.

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of lap.

plural of lappmark

(historical) Any of a number of territories in the northern part of the old Kingdom of Sweden inhabited by the Sami people, loosely governed by the crown or by birkarls.

(zoology) A breed of dog of the spitz type from Sweden, used by the Sami people for herding and guarding their reindeer.

(zoology) A hardy, easygoing, medium-sized breed of the spitz type, originating in Finland.

plural of Finnish Lapphund

plural of Swedish Lapphund

A surname.

plural of Lapper