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