rap with
Frequency: 5.81.9 per million words
to knock using an object (e.g., with a stick)
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Examples (10)
- He rapped on the window with his stick.
- She rapped her knuckles with a ruler as a warning.
- The old man rapped the ground with his cane to get attention.
- He rapped gently on the door with his ring to announce his presence.
- The conductor rapped the stand with his baton to begin the performance.
- A woodpecker rapped against the tree trunk with its beak with surprising force.
- Don't rap the table with your fork; it's impolite.
- The teacher rapped on the desk with a book to quiet the class.
- They rapped loudly on the metal gate with a stone, hoping someone would hear.
- The carpenter rapped the loose nail with his hammer until it was flush.