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rap1

rap1

 
pronunciation:
raep
parts of speech:
verb, noun
features:
Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: verb
inflections: raps, rapping, rapped
definition: to hit with a quick, hard stroke.
She rapped the door three times.
synonyms:
hit, knock
similar words:
box, strike, tap, whack
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a quick blow or sharp knock.
She gave him a rap on the head with her book.
synonyms:
bang, blow, tap
definition 2: the sound made by a quick, sharp knock on a hard surface; tap.
We heard a rap on the door.
synonyms:
tap
definition 3: (slang) blame or punishment.
Three years in prison isn't a bad rap for what he did.
synonyms:
punishment
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