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Definition of Zap
1. Noun. A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact. "They gave it another zap of radiation"
2. Verb. Strike suddenly and with force. "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"
3. Verb. Kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting. "In this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens"
4. Verb. Strike at with firepower or bombs. "Zap the enemy"
Generic synonyms: Bomb, Bombard
Derivative terms: Atomisation, Atomization, Nuke
5. Verb. Cook or heat in a microwave oven. "The chefs zap the vegetables"; "You can microwave the leftovers"
Category relationships: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Generic synonyms: Cook
Derivative terms: Microwave, Microwave
Definition of Zap
1. Noun. (colloquial) A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy. ¹
2. Noun. (colloquial) An electrical shock. ¹
3. Verb. To make a zapping sound. ¹
4. Verb. To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television. ¹
5. Verb. To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting. ¹
6. Verb. To damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge. ¹
7. Verb. To heat (something) in a microwave oven. ¹
8. Verb. To delete or discard (electronic media). ¹
9. Verb. To further energize or charge (magnetic material). ¹
10. Interjection. Representing the sound or action of a zap. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Zap
1. to kill or destroy instantaneously [v ZAPPED, ZAPPING, ZAPS]
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