The phrase "water laps" means the sound or action of water gently touching or hitting against a surface, like the shore of a beach or the sides of a boat. It describes the soft, repetitive sound that water makes when it moves back and forth.
Sentences with «water laps»
At the same time, warm water laps at the iceberg edges, melting the ice and causing chunks of ice to break off. (nsidc.org)
Imagine this: bright blue water laps against pristine white sand. (travelandleisure.com)
A sweeping stretch of white sand unfolds before you and the crystal blue waters lap to shore on your left. (balivillasandmore.com)