a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; they gave it another zap of radiation'
zap (n.)
strike suddenly and with force; This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes'
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: vaporize ]
strike at with firepower or bombs; zap the enemy
cook or heat in a microwave oven; You can microwave the leftovers
[ Syn: microwave , micro-cook , nuke ]