Pronunciation: /zæp/
noun a sudden burst of energy or electrical charge
A1 I heard a loud zap when I touched the electric fence.
A2 The superhero used his zap to defeat the villain.
B1 The scientist invented a new device that emits a powerful zap.
B2 The zap of lightning struck the tree and split it in half.
C1 The zap of energy from the machine was enough to power the entire city.
C2 The futuristic weapon emitted a deadly zap that disintegrated anything in its path.
verb to strike or hit with a sudden burst of energy
A1 I will zap the TV remote to change the channel.
A2 She zapped the mosquito with an electric swatter.
B1 The magician zapped the playing card into thin air.
B2 The scientist zapped the bacteria with a laser beam.
C1 The superhero zapped the villain with a bolt of lightning.
C2 The alien spaceship zapped the satellite out of orbit.
formal The scientist used a high-voltage machine to zap the bacteria in the lab.
informal I'll just zap this message over to you so you can see it right away.
slang I love watching those superhero movies where they zap the bad guys with their special powers.
figurative Her quick wit and sharp tongue could zap anyone who dared to challenge her in a debate.
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