| She rapped the solid oak door three times, before turning the golden handle and entering the stuffy room. |
| Brass lettering spelled SUPERINTENDENT on it, and Spade rapped loudly on the wood. |
| He rapped on the door once, and it opened to reveal a wizened old woman carrying a cord with knots in it. |
| Whatever opinion I may have is going to be drowned out by the sound of a wooden spoon being rapped sharply on the side of a mixing bowl. |
| Senior police officers have been rapped for not keeping a close eye on batches of seized cocaine and heroin. |
| He rapped gently upon the door, and it was opened by a tall, freckled boy with dirty blonde hair. |
