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to zap
01
to attack or destroy, especially with a sudden force or energy
Transitive: to zap sth
Examples
The superhero used his laser vision to zap the enemy's defenses.
02
to heat or cook food quickly using a microwave oven
Transitive: to zap food
Examples
Before serving the pizza slices, I 'll zap them in the microwave to make them warm and delicious.
03
to kill someone or something with a burst of gunfire, electric current, or as if by shooting
Transitive: to zap a living being
Examples
The exterminator used an electric bug zapper to zap the insects in the backyard.
04
to rapidly change the channels on a television using a remote control
Intransitive
Examples
During commercials, she would zap to other channels to see if there was something better on.
Zap
01
a sudden, energetic, or striking event, often causing excitement or a dramatic effect
Examples
The new design gave a zap to the otherwise dull interior.
zap
01
used to represent the sound of a sudden electrical discharge, a quick impact, or a sharp, high-pitched noise
Examples
The electric fence buzzed, and then —zap!—he was shocked.
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