Zap

Word ZAP
Character 3
Hyphenation zap
Pronunciations /zæp/

Definitions and meanings of "Zap"

What do we mean by zap?

To strike (an object or target) with a beam of energy, an electric current, or supernatural power. intransitive verb

To expose to radiation, as to cook or examine. intransitive verb

In science fiction and fantasy, to transport (a person or thing) into another place or time instantaneously, as with an energy beam. intransitive verb

To destroy or kill. intransitive verb

To deplete or obliterate. intransitive verb

To have a sudden and powerful effect on. intransitive verb

To move swiftly; zoom. intransitive verb

To use a remote control to turn a television set on or off or to switch channels. intransitive verb

A burst or beam of energy, electric current, or other power. noun

A sudden and powerful effect. noun

Used to indicate a sudden occurrence. interjection

To shoot, destroy, or inactivate. transitive verb

To bomb with an atomic bomb. transitive verb

To cook or heat in a microwave oven. transitive verb

To subject to radiation, a laser beam, a strong electric current, or other potentially destructive treatment. transitive verb

To skip over (e. g. a commercial or dull interval in a television program) by using the fast-forward button on a VCR remove control. transitive verb

To add interest, color, or attractiveness to; to liven; -- usually used with up. transitive verb

A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy. noun

A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy.

An electric shock.

A raucous public demonstration designed to embarrass a public figure or celebrity as a form of political activism.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Zap

The word "zap" in example sentences

And when such a zap is administered to an unsuspecting, coin-bearing beverage-seeker, a funny thing happens -- dozens of teeny plastic light-up ray guns in the box simultaneously fire a deafening cacophony of BEEYOOO BEEYOOO PATOW PATOW BEEYOOO! ❋ Unknown (2006)

An incontrovertible supply of bang and zap is important. ❋ Blue Tyson (2007)

Their data does not shed much light on the early code, consisting of prebiotically available amino acids-the kind generated in Stanley Miller's famous "zap" - experiment. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We also should recognize SF as the source of zap, which is used as noun, verb, and interjection to indicate ` sudden power '(n.), to ` kill in a burst' (v.), or the ` sound effect for sudden destruction ' ❋ Unknown (1989)

Me thinks all that weightlessness he experienced long ago put a permanent 'zap' on his cortex ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

We would just "zap" ourselves to and from so there would be no need for a plane ride! ❋ Janelle Johnson (2009)

An electronic device designed to "zap" away migraine pain before it starts may be the next form of relief for millions of people who suffer from the debilitating disease. ❋ Unknown (2006)

About 10 years ago, I had that "zap" treatment of my nasal turbinates to improve airflow through my nose. ❋ Angry Professor (2008)

I recognized the need for a brain "zap" in regards to my art. ❋ Ren Allen (2007)

There was a kind of zap! as the leaves were disturbed, and Stile felt the presence of magic. ❋ Anthony, Piers (1982)

"Simply put, we 'zap' our customer's products with electrons," notes ❋ Unknown (2010)

The UV "zap" also prevented bacterial re-growth in the water after UV inactivation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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