rapping
noun
the act or sound of a person or thing that raps.
rappings
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pluralof rapping.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In Lily Dale, centre for spiritualists, he spent the most fantastic day in his life going to seances, listening to spirit rappings, interviewing mediums.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many of them have persecuted clergymen, as in the case of Methodism's founder, John Wesley, who was an interested observer of knockings, rappings and agitated warming pans at Epworth Rectory in 1716-17.
From Time Magazine Archive
The doctors concluded, “spiritual rappings may be produced in the knee joint.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
After an evening lecture and demonstration of spirit rappings at a local theater, Albany’s audience was invited to book personal conversations with the spirits.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Once they heard the rappings answer questions, these solid, working folk were deeply shaken, some so scared they fled the house.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
