noun Download 🔗Share A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy. Examples : "The old television made a series of loud zaps before finally turning on. " sound energy physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To make a zap sound. Examples : "The child's toy gun zaps a small plastic duck, making a quick, short sound. " sound action electronics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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