rapping adjective. ['rapɪŋ] L16.
[from RAP verb¹ + -ING².]
1. That raps or knocks. L16.

2. Uncommonly big or striking. Now dial. M17.

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rapping noun. ['rapɪŋ] LME.
[from RAP verb¹ + -ING¹.]
1. The action of RAP verb¹; an instance of this. LME.

2. spec.
a. Founding. The tapping of a pattern to release it from the mould. L19.
b. The action of performing rap music; rap music. L20.

Comb.:
rapping bar Founding a pointed iron bar for loosening patterns from moulds; rapping iron a tool for tapping the woven rows of a basket into position as it is being made; rapping plate Founding a metal plate attached to a pattern to prevent damage to it when loosened from a mould.

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