'ZAP' definitions:

Definition of 'zap'

From: WordNet
noun
A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; "they gave it another zap of radiation"
verb
Strike suddenly and with force; "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"
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" [syn: zap, vaporize]
verb
Strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy" [syn: nuke, atomize, atomise, zap]
verb
Cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the leftovers" [syn: microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke]

Definition of 'zap'

From: GCIDE
  • zap \zap\ (z[a^]p), v. t.
  • 1. to shoot, destroy, or inactivate; my TV set was zapped by lightning. [PJC]
  • 2. to bomb with an atomic bomb.
  • Syn: nuke, atomize. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 3. to cook or heat in a microwave oven.
  • Syn: microwave, micro-cook, nuke. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 4. to subject to radiation, a laser beam, a strong electric current, or other potentially destructive treatment. [PJC]
  • 5. 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. [PJC]
  • 6. to add interest, color, or attractiveness to; to liven; -- usually used with up. --[RHUD] [PJC]

Synonyms of 'zap'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Acronyms for 'ZAP'

From: V.E.R.A.
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Zap, ND -- U.S. city in North Dakota

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Zap, ND -- U.S. city in North Dakota
Population (2000) :
231
Housing Units (2000) :
129
Land area (2000) :
1.041613 sq. miles (2.697764 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
1.041613 sq. miles (2.697764 sq. km)
FIPS code :
88140
Located within :
North Dakota (ND), FIPS 38
Location :
47.287157 N, 101.923787 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
58580
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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