rap // raps, rapping, rapped
1 If you rap on something or if you rap it,
VB WITH OR WITHOUT OBJ,
you hit it with a series of quick blows.
VB WITH ADJUNCT
He rapped on the table and called for silence.
2 A rap is a quick hit or knock against something.
COUNT N
A light rap sounded at the door.
a rap over the knuckles
PHRASE(S)
take the rap
rap out
PHR VB