gently rap

Frequency: 6.53.1 per million words

to knock in a soft or mild way

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • He gently rapped on the door to announce his arrival.
  • The old man gently rapped his knuckles against the table, lost in thought.
  • She gently rapped on his shoulder to get his attention.
  • A soft breeze caused the leaves to gently rap against the windowpane.
  • The rain began to gently rap on the roof, a soothing sound.
  • He gently rapped the glass with his fingernail to test its thickness.
  • The child gently rapped on his mother's door before entering.
  • A small bird gently rapped its beak against the feeder.
  • The messenger gently rapped on the castle gate.
  • She gently rapped her pen on the notepad, composing her thoughts.