(rāp) v. raped, rap·ing v.t.
1. To commit rape upon; ravish.
2. To plunder or sack (a city, etc.).
3. Archaic To carry off by force.
—v.i.
4. To commit rape. See synonyms under VIOLATE.
—noun
1. The act of a man who has sexual intercourse with a woman against her will or (called statutory rape) with a girl below the age of consent.
2. Any unlawful sexual intercourse or sexual connection by force or threat: homosexual rape in prison.
3. The plundering or sacking of a city, etc.
4. Any gross violation, assault, or abuse: the rape of our natural resources. [<AF <L rapere seize]

(rāp) noun
An Old World annual (Brassica napus) grown as a forage crop for sheep and hogs, and having seeds which yield rape oil. [<L rapum turnip]

(rāp) noun
1. plural In winemaking, refuse stalks and skins of grapes.
2. A filter used in vinegarmaking. [<F râpe <Med. L raspa <raspare grate <Gmc. Cf. OHG raspon.]