Word: RAP
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Definition of RAP
- A sharp blow with something hard.
"The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler."
- Blame for something.
"You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap."
- A charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.
- To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.
- To strike with a quick blow; to knock on.
- To free (a pattern) in a mould by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal.
- A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.
- Any of the tokens that passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century; any coin of trifling value.
- A whit; a jot.
"I don't care a rap."
- To seize and carry off.
- To transport out of oneself; to affect with rapture.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "rap" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "rap" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RAP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RAP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RAP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RAP:
- # the rap effect
- # master of rap
- # playing with rap
- # in terms of rap
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