rap
Translation
rap, knock, blow, blame
Examples
I heard a sharp rap on the door.
I heard a sharp rap on the door.
She listens to rap music all the time.
She listens to rap music all the time.
He had to take the rap for the mistake.
He had to take the rap for the mistake.
He rapped on the window to get my attention.
He rapped on the window to get my attention.
Grammar Patterns
a rap ((on sth.)) a knock on (sth.) There was a rap on the window.
take the rap ((for sth.)) to accept the blame for (sth.) Someone has to take the rap for the mistake.
Similar Words
knock: tap, knock; music: hip-hop; blame: blame, criticism
Etymology
The 'knock' sense is probably imitative. The music genre comes from a slang word meaning 'to chat'.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'rap' is like a quick hit. For blame, 'take the rap' is like taking the hit for someone.