nounπShareA sharp blow with something hard."The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler."actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBlame for something."The company president took the raps for the project's failure, even though many people contributed to the problems. "guiltlawsocietymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA charge, whether or not it results in a conviction."Despite being found not guilty, the raps against him for stealing office supplies damaged his reputation at work. "lawpoliceguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA casual talk.""After school, my friends and I usually have raps about our day." "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRap music."My little brother loves listening to raps all day. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA song, verse, or instance of singing in the style of rap music."The school talent show featured a variety of acts, including a young student performing his own raps. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn appraisal."a good/great/bad rap"valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA positive appraisal; a recommendation."He gave the novel quite a rap."communicationbusinessachievementvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock."The student rapped sharply on the desk to get the teacher's attention. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with a quick blow; to knock on."She raps lightly on the door before entering the office. "actionsoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo free (a pattern) in a mould by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal."The sculptor carefully raps the plaster mold to release the clay figure inside. "technicalindustrybuildingprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music."He rapped a song to his girlfriend."musiclanguageentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk casually; to engage in conversation."After class, Maria raps with her friends about the weekend plans. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn."The yarn store owner showed me several raps of blue cotton, each perfect for making a baby blanket. "materialunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the tokens that passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century; any coin of trifling value.""Back then, you could buy a loaf of bread for just a few Irish raps, showing how little value they really had." "valuehistoryeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA whit; a jot."He doesn't care two raps about the rules. "amountthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize and carry off."The hawk raps the field mouse in its talons and flies away. "actionmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport out of oneself; to affect with rapture."The beautiful music raps me away, making me forget all my worries. "mindsoulsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading