zap (verb)

a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact

"they gave it another zap of radiation"

zap (verb)

strike suddenly and with force

"This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"

zap, vaporize (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"

nuke, atomize, atomise, zap (verb)

strike at with firepower or bombs

"zap the enemy"

microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke (verb)

cook or heat in a microwave oven

"You can microwave the leftovers"

zap (Noun)

A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy.

zap (Noun)

An electrical shock.

zap (Verb)

To make a zapping sound.

zap (Verb)

To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.

zap (Verb)

To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.

zap (Verb)

To damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge.

zap (Verb)

To heat (something) in a microwave oven.

zap (Verb)

To delete or discard (electronic media).

zap (Verb)

To further energize or charge (magnetic material).

zap (Interjection)

Representing the sound or action of a zap.

Zap

Zap is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 237 at the 2010 census. Zap was founded in 1913 along a branch line of the Northern Pacific Railway that began in Mandan. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, though there are numerous unconfirmed explanations.