Difference between Rap and Knock

What is the difference between Rap and Knock?

Rap as a noun is a sharp blow with something hard. while Knock as a noun is an abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood

Rap

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sharp blow with something hard. Blame (for something). Rap music.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To strike something sharply with one's knuckles. To speak lyrics in the style of rap music.

Example sentence: I wrote 'Oath' for Cher Lloyd because there were really no best-friend anthems out there. Not only did she love it, she wanted me to rap on it, too!

Knock

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against woodAn impact.a batsman's innings.A type of abnormal combustion occuring in spark ignition engines. Normally a flame front advances progressively out from the spark, but when knock occurs unburnt air/fuel ahead of the flame self-ignites under the heat and pressure, producing a characteristic knocking sound and a sudden further increase in pressure which can be very damaging to the engine.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.To bump or impact.To denigrate, undervalue.

Example sentence: I'm not the greatest; I'm the double greatest. Not only do I knock 'em out, I pick the round.

We hope you now know whether to use Rap or Knock in your sentence.

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