gently rap
Frequency: 6.53.1 per million words
to knock in a soft or mild way
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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.