From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
zap
n 1: a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually
with a dramatic impact; "they gave it another zap of
radiation"
v 1: strike suddenly and with force; "This show zaps the viewers
with some shocking scenes"
2: 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: zap, vaporize]
3: strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy" [syn:
nuke, atomize, atomise, zap]
4: cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the
leftovers" [syn: microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke]