Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:06 am
I'm still waiting for an accurate discription of rap.... 
rap:
Verb
Inflected forms: rapped, rap·ping, raps
Verb
tr. 1. To hit sharply and swiftly; strike: rapped the table with his fist. 2. To utter sharply: rap out a complaint. 3. To criticize or blame.
Verb
intr. To strike a quick light blow: rapped on the door.
Noun
1. A quick light blow or knock. 2. A knocking or tapping sound. 3. Slang a. A reprimand. b. A sentence to serve time in prison. 4. Slang A negative quality or characteristic associated with a person or an object.
Idioms
beat the rap Slang To escape punishment or be acquitted of a charge. take the rap Slang To accept punishment or take the blame for an offense or error.
Etymology
Middle English rappen, possibly of imitative origin.