Phonetic Breakdown of "zaps"
Learn how to break down "zaps" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
Z AE1 P S
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Definition of "zaps"
Noun
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A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy.
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An electric shock.Example: "You might feel a little zap touching a metal doorknob when the air is dry."
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A raucous public demonstration designed to embarrass a public figure or celebrity as a form of political activism.
Verb
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To make a zap sound.
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To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.Synonyms: channel hop, channel surf
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To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.Example: "They spent the whole movie zapping bad guys into oblivion."
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To kill; to eliminate.
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To damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge.Example: "I think they zapped the processor."
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To heat (something) in a microwave oven.Example: "If it's not warm in the middle; zap it some more."
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To delete or discard (electronic media).Example: "They zapped a lot of files before realizing they had not backed up lately."
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To further energize or charge (magnetic material).Example: "They zapped my motor's magnets."
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