zap

(zp), 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]

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