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- pronunciation:
- raep
- parts of speech:
- 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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| related words: |
bump, clap |
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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
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| definition 2: |
the sound made by a quick, sharp knock on a hard surface; tap.
We heard a rap on the door.- synonyms:
- tap
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| 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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| related words: |
blame, punishment, thump |
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