rap¹ /rap/

1. A sharp blow
2. The sound of a knock
3. A crime or criminal charge (slang)

1. To strike or knock sharply
2. To swear or testify, esp falsely (obs sl)
3. To communicate or sound out by raps

1. To censure, reprove (informal)
2. To utter sharply

To rattle, patter

rappˈer noun

1. A person who raps
2. A doorknocker
3. A great lie or oath (archaic)
4. A spirit-rapper

rappˈing noun

The process of loosening a pattern in a foundry mould by inserting in it and tapping a spike or similar object

rap sheet noun (chiefly US slang)

1. A criminal record
2. A charge sheet

beat the rap (N Am sl)

1. To be acquitted of a crime
2. To avoid punishment

take the rap (slang)

To take the blame or punishment, esp in place of another

rap² /rap/ (informal)

1. An informal talk, discussion, chat, etc
2. A rhythmic monologue delivered over a musical background
3. A type of music consisting of such monologues (also rap music)

1. To have a talk, discussion, etc
2. To get along well, sympathize
3. To deliver a rhythmic monologue to music

rappˈer noun

rappˈing noun

rap artist noun

A performer of rap music

rap group noun (US)

A group which meets for informal discussions

rap session noun

An informal discussion

rap⁴ /rap/

1. To snatch
2. To grab
3. To carry away in spirit or with joy (Shakespeare)

rap⁵ or wrap /rap/ (Aust)

(usu with up) to boost, commend, praise highly

A boost, acclamation, high praise

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